Operator Jobs in Worcester, MA

Job Title: Finishing Operator
Location: Worcester MA 01606
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, from 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM (3rd Shift)
Pay Rate: USD 20.00 - USD 22.00 /hour
Contract: Temp-to-hire

Qualifications (Knowledge & Skill Requirements):

• Experience working with manufactured products such as abrasive wheels, abrasive segments, ceramic finish, and kiln furniture
• Ability to select machine tooling using well-defined work orders
• Skill in setting up and controlling a limited variety of production equipment/machinery using hand or power tools
• Ability to move machine controls for setup and adjust for specified operational settings
• Operate finishing equipment (e.g., sandblaster, speed tester, balancer) by pushing start and stop buttons
• Monitor machine operations and make necessary adjustments to correct issues
• Move equipment, objects, or parts to specified areas using moving devices as needed
• Ability to trim, scrape, shape, or deburr objects or parts using hand tools such as chisels and scrapers
• Follow work orders, machine instructions, supervisor, or Finishing Operator II direction for job specifics
• Manual or hoist loading/unloading of material or work pieces into machinery
• Record product and process data on forms or computers
• Quality of finished work pieces is verified by supervisor or Finishing Operator II

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate multiple machines or use hand tools for repetitive, high-production finishing operations
• Perform grinding, cutting to dimensions, dressing, speed testing, and small sandblasting
• Handle products from initial shaping through final finishing as required

Special Instructions:
Applicants must complete a math assessment and attach it with their resume for the interview process.

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