Machine / Production Operator (1st Shift)
Sanderson MacLeod Inc
Palmer
The job in short
Production machine operation first shift.
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-07-16
- Location as listed
- Palmer, MA, US
- Role
- Production / Machine Operator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Description
Join the Sanderson MacLeod Team!
Are you dependable, detail-oriented, and looking for a hands-on manufacturing career? Sanderson MacLeod is seeking motivated Machine & Production Operators to support our growing production team. Whether you're experienced in manufacturing or looking to start a new career, we offer training, a team-focused environment, and opportunities for growth.
What You'll Do
As a Machine & Production Operator, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality brush products and components while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Responsibilities Include:
• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment and automated production machines.
• Verify materials.
• Keep machines supplied with materials and components.
• Perform visual quality inspections and basic measurements using gauges, calipers, and other inspection tools.
• Assemble, trim, bend, twist, solder, dip, wrap, crimp, or package products as required.
• Accurately complete production paperwork and track production counts.
• Identify and report machine issues, excessive scrap, or material shortages.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Participate in shift meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with other team members.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Voluntary overtime available.
Why Work With Us?
• Competitive pay and weekly bonus program!
• Stable full-time employment
• On-the-job training
• Safe and team-oriented workplace
• Company committed to quality and continuous improvement
Requirements
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production documentation.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, decimals and percentages.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior manufacturing, machine operation, assembly or production experience a plus.
• Experience using measuring tools such as gauges, calipers, micrometers or comparators a plus.
Physical Requirements:
• Sitting, standing, walking, and moving throughout the production floor for most of the shift.
• Frequent use of hands and repetitive motions.
• Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling materials.
• Lifting materials up to 30 pounds on occasion.
• Working around moving machinery and production equipment.
• Visual inspection of products and materials.
Work Environment:
• Manufacturing facility environment.
• Exposure to loud machinery; hearing protection is required.
• Safety glasses and other required PPE must be worn.
• Temperature conditions may vary throughout the year.
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