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Machine Operator

Eldridge, IA 52748

Posted: 07/31/2026 Job Number: 814463 Pay Rate: 18.00 Industry: Agriculture

Job Description

Position Title: Machine Operator

Wage: $18.00 - $22.00/hour

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS!

QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Machine Operator at a company in Eldridge, IA. This is a potential to hire position for 2nd shift. Apply today!

Machine Operator Responsibilities:
- Prepare and operate machines for tasks such as drilling, grinding, and milling
- Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and specifications to determine required operations
- Translate instructions into computer commands for machine execution
- Load raw materials and parts onto machines and set up machines for full cycles
- Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure proper functionality
- Correctly log in tools and ensure tools and paperwork remain organized
- Maintain product cleanliness, free from burns, dirt, and grime
- Coordinate coating runs and monitor coaters for proper operation
- Accurately pick and pull orders from inventory, package, label, and prepare boxes as needed
- Perform inspections of purchased parts or finished products using standard physical, mechanical, or vision systems
- Perform repetitive visual and dimensional checks of products
- Recommend rework or rejection of finished products when necessary
- Document inspection results accurately and prepare documentation for supervisor review
- Complete precision hand honing under microscope, filing flats on cutting edges of carbide drill bits and measuring flats accurately
- Handle sharp cutting tools safely, transporting tools between storage and work area

Requirements for Machine Operator:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
- Ability to perform precise manual tasks and work under a microscope
- Strong hand-eye coordination and patience for detailed work
- Ability to use hands and fingers for handling, grasping, and manipulating small objects
- Ability to occasionally stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs, and frequently lift up to 15 lbs

IND065

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
 
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
 
Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.
 
Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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