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Machine Operator (Press Operator)

Gastonia, NC, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-25

Core

Operate manufacturing line equipment including mixing systems, calendars, presses, and adhesive units to produce quality parts for construction and transportation industries.

Role type

Machine Operator (Press Operator)

Builds

Adhesive and bonding systems for construction, transportation, marine, and automotive sectors

Domain

Specialty chemicals manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Forklift operation, metric system knowledge, computer literacy, quality testing, machine adjustment, maintenance reporting

Preferred skills

Training new employees, labeling and packing parts

Technologies

Mixing systems, calendars, presses, hot melt units, embossers, anti-sticking agent units, adhesive units, U.V. units, magnetizing units, hot oil heaters, water chillers

Responsibilities

Operate specified manufacturing equipment, start up heating and cooling systems, perform quality testing and corrections, ensure production schedule adherence, assist in training new employees, perform basic maintenance and report repairs, assist in labeling and packing

Seniority

Entry-level to Junior

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