Jaci Carroll Staffing is currently recruiting Machine Operators in the Thomaston area. This is a third-shift position, with training conducted on either first or second shift. The pay rate is $18.94 per hour. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with the potential for long-term employment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe, efficient completion of the assembly process in a high quality and repeatable manner.

• Perform duties to complete a wide variety of complicated machine setups (such as dip tube changes).

• Perform quality checks during a production run by visually observing the condition of finished units form multiple machines per the quality plan.

• Measure, examine and test assembly units to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions. Adjust machine or fixtures as necessary.

• Understand and use a range of precision instruments.

• Work from verbal instruction.

• Perform required Preventative Maintenance (PM) on Assembly machines to maintain production equipment and reduce downtime.

• Identify efficiency improvement, cost savings and quality improvement opportunities.

• Participate in EH&S reviews and investigation of quality issues.

• Assist with problem solving - root cause analysis and corrective action.

• Maintain accurate documentation of quality inspections results and production results.

• Ensure outgoing products follow required specifications.

• Alerts supervisor or other management in the event of problems concerning safety, quality or performance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic shop math and computer skills (loading/unloading programs).

• Basic machine troubleshooting skills.

• Willingness to assist other cross-functional groups based on operational needs.

• Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimum supervision.

• Ability to solve mechanical problems on machines.

• Knowledge and/or experience with dimensional electronic and manual inspection gages.

• Ability to read, write and speak English, and follow written and verbal instruction.

• Ability to work well with others and communicate across shifts.

• Strong work ethic and a safety-first orientation.

• Ability to analyze, interpret and report data on machine performance.

• Hands on mechanical aptitude; basic machine electronics understanding.

• Ability to learn, grow and adapt to changing business needs; has a forward-thinking outlook.

Desired Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Technical schooling or technical certification.

• Experience in a high-volume production environment.