Production Machine Operator - Weekend Night Shift

Production Machine Operator – Weekend Night Shift

Location: Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
Pay Rate: $20.53/hr
Employment Type: W2 Temp-to-Hire (potential for extension or permanent conversion based on performance and business needs)
Shift: Weekend Night Shift (D Shift) – Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 5:45 PM – 6:00 AM

Job Overview

This role offers hands-on experience operating and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment in a regulated production environment. You’ll work directly with machinery that supports critical production processes, ensuring consistent output, quality standards, and smooth line performance throughout each shift. The position involves monitoring equipment behavior, making real-time adjustments, and addressing basic mechanical or process issues to keep production running efficiently.

You’ll be part of a structured manufacturing setting where attention to detail, consistency, and reliability directly impact product quality. This is a weekend night shift role designed for individuals who are comfortable working independently, following established procedures, and supporting continuous production in a fast-paced but controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automated production equipment used in filling, packing, assembling, labeling, and inspecting products
• Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments to machine settings as needed
• Perform basic troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues related to machine performance or product quality
• Inspect in-process parts using gauges, fixtures, and measuring tools to ensure close tolerances and quality standards are met
• Remove defective product, packaging, and materials from the production line
• Perform minor routine maintenance and identify need for basic repairs
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities as assigned
• Support root-cause analysis for process or product deviations
• Follow all GMP, FDA, ISO9000, safety, and housekeeping procedures
• Complete accurate documentation related to production, quality, safety, and maintenance activities
• Work overtime as required based on production needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience in a regulated environment (FDA, GMP preferred)
• AA technical degree accepted in lieu of experience
• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing preferred
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, charts, diagrams, and specifications
• Basic math and measurement skills required
• Basic computer skills, including use of Windows-based systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized procedures
• Ability to work independently within established operating guidelines
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Must be punctual and able to consistently work the assigned weekend night shift
• Ability to rotate tasks and support multiple production functions as needed

Experience Encouraged to Apply

Candidates with experience in any of the following roles or similar positions are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Machine Operator / Production Machine Operator
• Manufacturing Operator / Manufacturing Technician
• Production Operator / Production Technician
• Assembly Line Worker / Production Line Worker
• Packaging Operator / Packaging Technician
• Material Handler / Warehouse Associate (with equipment or production exposure)
• Quality Inspector / Quality Control Inspector (manufacturing environments)
• Maintenance Technician (entry-level or production support roles)
• CNC Operator or Equipment Operator (transferable mechanical experience)
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator / Food Manufacturing Operator / Medical Device Operator
• General Production Worker / Industrial Production Associate

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