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Set-Up Operator (2nd Shift)

Date Posted: Jun 23, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Palmerston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Shift:
  • analytics
    Career Level:
  • group
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    Experience:
  • male
    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Sep 21, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Sanderson MacLeod Inc is looking for a dependable and mechanically inclined Set-Up Operator for their 2nd shift production team in Palmer, Massachusetts. This role involves preparing, setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery to produce high-quality products while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

  • Set up and adjust machinery and equipment according to production specifications
  • Operate and monitor equipment to ensure quality, efficiency, and safe operation
  • Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on machinery
  • Conduct product inspections and testing to verify machine settings and product quality
  • Complete first-piece inspection documentation and production records accurately
  • Meet daily production and performance targets
  • Communicate quality concerns and maintenance needs to supervisors
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Follow all safety procedures and report hazards immediately
  • Provide technical input and support as needed
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Required skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, blueprints, and specifications
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, fractions and decimals
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to use measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, and micrometers
  • Experience operating manufacturing equipment and machinery a plus
  • Previous experience as a Set-Up Operator or in a similar manufacturing role a plus

What the company offers

  • Stable, full-time manufacturing career opportunity
  • Hands-on work with modern production equipment
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities to develop technical and mechanical skills
  • Commitment to employee safety and quality workmanship
  • Standard hours for S2 are Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. to Midnight
  • Weekly and at times weekend overtime is available as business need requires

Skills Required

Company Overview

Palmerston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sanderson MacLeod Inc is a manufacturing company that values safety, quality, and productivity in its operations. The company focuses on producing high-quality products while maintaining efficient production processes. Read More

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