Machine Operator
Location: Jeannette, Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Category: Maintenance
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Posted Date: July 23, 2026
Job ID: 650049
Job Description
Pay: 1st Shift 19/hr (6am - 2:30pm) OR
3rd Shift 20/hr (10pm - 6:30am)
Location: Jeannette, PA 15644
Job Type: 6-month contract-to-hire
Essential Responsibilities:
- Ability to learn to operate different types of plastic extrusion machines.
- Setup and monitor extrusion machines to meet quota and quality specifications.
- Solid understanding of quality control.
- Work efficiently and productively.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to use basic and power hand tools.
- Stack material in a safe and efficient manner.
- Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations and Triumvirate's Health and Safety Practices.
- Respect and build working relationships with co-workers.
- Regular/Daily cleaning of work area and tools.
- Must successfully complete on-the-job training.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs repetitively.
- Must be able to operate a forklift.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to operate large precision shop machinery.
- Strong aptitude in problem solving and process improvement.
- Demonstrate the ability to articulate problems and solutions.
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency and personal initiative related to problem resolution duties with follow-through and professionalism.
- Self-motivated and capable of managing stressful situations
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety
- Collaborate effectively with team members
- Demonstrate openness to learning by adapting to new processes, incorporating constructive feedback, and taking initiative to develop skills and expertise
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
- Ability to work overtime.
- This role is considered safety sensitive.
- Must have a reliable form of transportation.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
- Safety oriented
- Forklift experience
- Manufacturing experience
- Detail oriented
- Works well with a team
- Takes direction/criticism positively.
- Willingness to learn
- Manufacturing environment where hearing protection, safety glasses and steel toed boots are required.
- Large facility with approximately 100,000 square feet of ground to cover.
- Seasonal variation in temperature and weather conditions.
- Frequent radio communication with operators and managers.
- Teamwork-centered atmosphere with over 100 employees.
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