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Machine Operator - AM Shift

Openwork

Houston, TX 77078 • 11/10/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Machine Operator (Shop Worker) – 1st Shift

Industrial Manufacturing | Machine Operation | Production

Openwork is hiring an experienced Machine Operator (Shop Worker) for a well-established manufacturing company in Northeast Houston, TX 77078.

We're looking for a dependable, mechanically skilled individual with experience operating industrial machinery, setting up equipment, and maintaining production quality.

This is a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity with weekly pay and long-term potential.

Position Details
  • Location: Northeast Houston, TX 77078

  • Pay: $20.00–$22.00 per hour | Weekly Pay

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–4:00 PM

  • Shift: 1st Shift

  • Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Key Responsibilities
  • Set up and operate industrial press and cutting machinery.

  • Review work orders, production instructions, and cutting programs.

  • Prepare and stage raw materials for production.

  • Adjust machine settings, perform test runs, and monitor equipment.

  • Inspect finished products using measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers.

  • Track production activities and maintain accurate records.

  • Label and organize completed materials.

  • Assist with fitting, spot welding, and other shop duties as needed.

  • Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience required.

  • Minimum 3 years operating industrial machinery or press equipment required.

  • Experience with machine setup and basic troubleshooting.

  • Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

  • Basic computer skills for production data entry.

  • Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Experience
  • Blueprint reading and interpretation.

  • Experience using calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges.

  • Forklift, overhead crane, or material-handling experience.

  • Metal fabrication, fitting, or spot-welding experience.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

  • Stand, bend, and move materials throughout the shift.

  • Comfortable working around industrial machinery and production noise.

  • Follow safety procedures and use required PPE.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • $20.00–$22.00 per hour | Weekly Pay

  • Consistent Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule

  • Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential

  • Hands-on industrial manufacturing experience

  • Team-oriented work environment

Apply Today

If you have 3+ years of manufacturing and industrial machine operation experience, we encourage you to apply.

Apply for the Machine Operator (Shop Worker) – 1st Shift position in Northeast Houston, TX 77078, or visit www.openwork.com for additional opportunities.

About Openwork

Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented individuals with meaningful employment opportunities.

Openwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).