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title: Machine / Production Operator 2nd Shift
description: Sanderson MacLeod is hiring for the Machine / Production Operator 2nd Shift role
  in Palmer, MA. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-09-27T23:48:01Z
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  Pays $34K–$60K per year. Full-time role.
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| **Company** | Sanderson MacLeod |
| **Location** | Palmer, MA |
| **Salary** | $34K/yr - $60K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 |
## Description

**Join the Sanderson MacLeod Team!**

Are you dependable, detail-oriented, and looking for a hands-on manufacturing career? Sanderson MacLeod is seeking motivated **Machine & Production Operators** to support our growing production team. Whether you're experienced in manufacturing or looking to start a new career, we offer training, a team-focused environment, and opportunities for growth.

**What You'll Do**

As a Machine & Production Operator, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality brush products and components while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

### **Responsibilities Include:**

- Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment and automated production machines.
- Verify materials.
- Keep machines supplied with materials and components.
- Perform visual quality inspections and basic measurements using gauges, calipers, and other inspection tools.
- Assemble, trim, bend, twist, solder, dip, wrap, crimp, or package products as required.
- Accurately complete production paperwork and track production counts.
- Identify and report machine issues, excessive scrap, or material shortages.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Participate in shift meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with other team members.

**Hours**

Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. to Midnight. Voluntary overtime available.

**Qualifications:**

- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions and production documentation.
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, decimals and percentages.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior manufacturing, machine operation, assembly or production experience a plus.
- Experience using measuring tools such as gauges, calipers, micrometers or comparators a plus.

**Physical Requirements:**

- Sitting, standing, walking, and moving throughout the production floor for most of the shift.
- Frequent use of hands and repetitive motions.
- Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling materials.
- Lifting materials up to 30 pounds on occasion.
- Working around moving machinery and production equipment.
- Visual inspection of products and materials.

**Work Environment:**

- Manufacturing facility environment.
- Exposure to loud machinery; hearing protection is required.
- Safety glasses and other required PPE must be worn.
- Temperature conditions may vary throughout the year.

**Why Work With Us?**

- Competitive pay and **weekly bonus** program!
- Stable full-time employment
- On-the-job training
- Safe and team-oriented workplace
- Company committed to quality and continuous improvement
## Skills

- Inspection
- Work Ethic
- Quality Inspection
- Metrology
- Basic Math
- Production Documentation
- Micrometers
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Manufacturing Plant Equipment
- Attention to Detail
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Detail Oriented
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Calipers

## How to Apply

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