Machine Operator – Entry Level

APACHE MILLS

Entry Level Waterjet Machine Operators for Operations Team at Apache Mills, Inc. Trim, lift, and stack rubber mats while complying with safety procedures.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeCalhoun • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $17 - $21 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Trim, lift, and stack rubber mats
Comply with all safety processes and procedures for safe operation of the machinery and equipment
Perform housekeeping and basic equipment maintenance tasks requiring the use of hand tools such as wrenches, saws-all, belt seamers/iron, utility knives, push knives, scrapers, air hoses, brooms, shovels, squeegees, shop vacs, Dennison guns and wooden paddles
Assist with machine preventive maintenance, mold changes and material changeovers
Work within a team setting and be cross trained to perform all essential job duties within the team
Meet or exceed all performance and productivity standards including working safely, maintaining acceptable quality levels and achieving desired standard output levels
Perform other assignments as requested or as business needs required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience performing light maintenance on equipment such as filter changes
Administering inspection checklists
Using tools
Assisting maintenance associates
Maintaining regular and predictable attendance
Complying with company processes and procedures
Following verbal and written instructions
Ability to work rotating 12-hour schedules including every other weekend and all applicable holidays on your rotation schedule and OT as required
Demonstrated attitude of safety and quality as top priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

equipment maintenancepreventive maintenanceinspection checklistslight maintenance

Soft Skills

teamworksafety awarenessquality focusfollowing instructionsattendance reliability