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Machine Operator
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Wisconsin, Shawano | |
 Oct 27, 2025 | |
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Position Title: Machine Operator
Wage: $17.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am - 4:00pm (Monday - Thursday) Do you have experience with woodworking or machine operation? QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Machine Operator at a company in Shawano, WI. This is a potential to hire position for 1st shift. Apply now! Machine Operator Responsibilities: - Perform production work directed by Supervisor or Shift Lead - Set up, program and operate machines with minimal errors and supervision - Perform machine changeovers and adjustments - Troubleshoot machine issues - Complete simple preventive maintenance tasks on production equipment using simple hand tools - Assists other Operators and Maintenance personnel on mechanical repairs - Load and unload product - Assemble, craft and assist with the movement of doors throughout the manufacturing process - Read, understand and follow production schedules ensuring the right product is manufactured at the right time and at the right place - Gather materials as needed based on established production schedules to ensure a continuous and efficient door crafting process - Perform quality checks throughout the production process, ensuring manufacturing specifications are achieved - Control waste and looks for improvements - Communicate professionally and effectively to support product flow through plant - Maintain downtime records and production information as appropriate - Perform housekeeping duties, maintaining a clean work environment - Provide and assist with training new and existing personnel - Cross train and is flexible to perform other warehouse duties across the plant as directed - Cycle count inventory as needed - Work in a manner to ensure safety of self and others following Lock Out /Tag Out procedures, including wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements for Machine Operator: - High School Diploma or equivalent - Experience working in manufacturing, specifically in the wood industry is helpful but not necessary - Good mechanical skills - Time management skills with ability to work with a sense of urgency - Excellent problem solving skills with ability to gather and analyze data - Strong decision making and analytical abilities - Ability to multi-task, manage various priorities and concentrate while doing repetitive tasks - Exceptional communication skills and ability to listen actively - Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail - Ability to embrace change and flexible to the needs of the business and team - Ability to work independently and as a team player - Ability to follow instructions - Ability to understand units of measurement - Ability to add/subtract fractions and whole numbers and convert fractions to decimals - Ability to read a tape measure and/or caliper appletonresumes@qpsemployment.com IND042 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 | |