Skilled Machine Operator

Machine Operator Aluminum Manufacturing

Location: Halls, TN Pay Rate: $20-30 per hour, based on experience, skill level, shift, and production assignment Shifts Available: 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Overtime and weekends may be required)

Are you ready to grow, learn, and work in a safety-focused team environment? Join us as a Machine Operator and build your career in the expanding aluminum manufacturing industry!

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive pay rate with shift and skill-based compensation
• Training and opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Full-time, stable employment in a reputable, safety-focused company
• Gain skill with a variety of industry-leading equipment
• Safety, quality, and employee growth at every step!

Position Summary

Machine Operators are responsible for assisting with operating, monitoring, and maintaining a range of production equipment used in aluminum extrusion, anodizing, fabrication, saw/cutting, packing, and related manufacturing processes. You'll play a key role in ensuring quality products, safe production, and efficient manufacturing operations.

Typical Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and support production machines including extrusion presses, anodizing lines, fabrication equipment, CNC machines, saws, and punch presses.
• Load, unload, move, stage, and inspect aluminum parts or finished products.
• Follow detailed work instructions, production schedules, and safety rules.
• Assist with machine setup, changeovers, tooling, dies, fixtures, racks, or materials as trained.
• Inspect parts for defects, inaccurate dimensions, finish issues, or quality concerns using basic measuring tools.
• Record production information, scrap, downtime, and quality checks as needed.
• Keep your work area clean and organized, reporting any equipment or quality issues promptly.
• Work as part of a team to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Communicate issues clearly with supervisors, maintenance, and quality departments.

Types of Assignments

• Extrusion Machine Operator
• Anodizing Line Operator
• Fabrication Machine Operator
• Saw / Cutting Operator
• Packing / Material Handling Operator
• Quality Support Operator
• Skilled Machine Operator

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; GED preferred
• Manufacturing, production, machine operation, warehouse, or industrial experience preferredbut entry-level candidates with strong attendance and willingness to learn are welcome!
• Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to follow instructions
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift during the shift
• Basic math, reading, and measurement skills
• Willingness to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe shoes, etc.)
• Willingness to work overtime or different shifts as needed
• Forklift experience a plus

Preferred Experience

Candidates with backgrounds in:

• Aluminum extrusion
• Metal fabrication
• Anodizing/metal finishing
• CNC machine operation
• Saw or punch press operation
• Automotive/industrial production
• Quality inspection
• Warehouse/material handling

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Able to lift, push, and move materials as required
• Work around production machines, noise, heat, chemicals, and metal materials
• Wear required PPE at all times
• Safe, team-focused manufacturing environment

What happens next

Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worryeven if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be Machine Operator today!