Machine Operator

**Production Machine Operator – Direct Hire

**Location: Pittsburgh, PA Pay: $18/hr Day Shift | $20/hr Afternoon ShiftSchedule: Monday to Friday• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PMOR • Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PMTOPS Staffing is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Glenshaw, PA, to hire skilled and motivated Machine Operators. This is a direct hire role, so you’re brought on as a full-time employee from day one—no contract period with TOPS. Hiring for both daylight and afternoon shifts operations. Position OverviewAs a Machine Operator, you’ll be an essential part of the production team, running equipment like slitters, die cutters, and other machinery to transform raw materials into high-quality finished products. This role is perfect for hands-on individuals who are dependable, enjoy teamwork, and are eager to learn.Our client is willing to train how to operate their production machines. The main thing we are seeking is individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude that can follow detailed step by step instructions and set up diagrams. A lot of this job is doing setup of your machine on product change overs, once your machine is set up it’s a pretty automated process where the machine is doing all of the work and your just monitoring it and checking finished product to ensure its within quality specifications. Typically will do a minimum of 2 product change overs / machine setups per shift. Key Responsibilities• Operate and monitor production machines to meet quality and output standards• Perform Machine setup using instructions and setup diagrams• Use walkie talkies to call for material needed for specific production runs, a material handler will pull all necessary raw materials and bring them to your work area. • High attention to detail, will be tasked with reading work orders to determine material needed for job, quantity of pieces needed to produce, size of pieces, etc. • Perform basic measurements using tape measures, calipers, or gauges for quality checks and ensure proper machine setups• Work closely with team members to ensure smooth production flow• Perform basic maintenance, and minor adjustments to assigned machineRequired Skills• Experience operating production machinery highly preferred but not required• Basic mechanical knowledge, familiar with using standard hand tools to perform machine setups • Must be able to Measure • High attention to detail, reading work orders, material list, product quantities, etc. • Experience with quality control and record keepingEducation & Experience• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or production or related field that has you working with your hands and using basic hand tools. Why Join This Company?• Direct hire opportunity with full-time employment from day one• Excellent company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and PTO plan. • Opportunities for growth, skill development, and advancement• Supportive, team-focused work environment

You should be proficient in:

• Machine Setups for Production Runs