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Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Mukwonago, WI 53149

Posted: 07/30/2026 Job Number: 814284 Pay Rate: 20.35 Industry: Metals / Machine Shop

Job Description

Position Title: Machine Operator

Wage: $20.35/hour

Shift: 3rd

Hours: 6:20pm-6:30am

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Machine Operator for a company in Mukwonago, WI. This is a potential to hire opportunity on 3rd shift.

Machine Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Read activity board for scheduled color changes, conversions, and set-ups 
- Create, label, and number boxes
- Read shop order for product requirements and verify box label matches product 
- Answer bells, check for stuck parts, and use Process Monitor on press 
- Clean machines after completing production activities and to maintain efficiency 
- When necessary, operate emergency stops on closing machines, grinders, auxiliary equipment and understand lock out/tag out procedure 
- Operate and maintain all types of manufacturing equipment; at times, operate several machines at once to relieve for breaks/lunch 
- Examine and discard defective goods and packaging components; rummage through product to look for gross defects 
- Monitor the machine operations to see that the finished product and components are adequately matching the quality and quantity constraints 
- Support and adhere to all system procedures and company policies/procedures 
- Communicate any gross defects to the technical team and communicate any problems or issues with the other team members 

Machine Operator Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds throughout shift 
- Good hand eye coordination, excellent dexterity, and demonstrate mechanical aptitudes 
- Ability to distinguish colors as evidenced by a maximum score of 80 on the Farnsworth-Munsell Color Test 
- Able to stand, sit, bend, and twist the entire shift 
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English 
- Must be able to work effectively in a team and communicate with others 
- Ability to perform mathematical averages and understand decimals 

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