Lead Operator

Ready to take the lead in Muncie, Indiana? We're seeking a motivated and skilled Lead Operator for an exciting temp-to-hire opportunity. If you're looking for a role where you can shine and earn $22.39 per hour (plus overtime!), this could be your next big move.

Shifts:

• 1st Shift: M-F, 7:00 am-3:00 pm
• 2nd Shift: M-F, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm
• 3rd Shift: S-Th, 11:00 pm-7:00 am

• Practice and promote world-class safety standards daily.
• Participate in monthly safety talks and quality stand-down meetings as needed.
• Support quality initiatives, including containment activities and system purges.
• Support IATF 16949 practices and initiatives when assigned.
• Operate and maintain daily production equipment such as lathes, machining centers, gun drills, and rack rolling machines.
• Provide break and lunch relief for machine operators as needed.
• Assist supervisors with manpower adjustments to accommodate machine downtime, material shortages, or production shifts.
• Write up and document scrap accurately and promptly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic production problems independently.
• Perform equipment setup and changeovers to support production flow.
• Assist engineering teams in process development, tooling tests, prototyping activities, and manufacturing documentation.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong understanding of basic machine operations and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including standard blueprint symbols.
• Proficient in the use of basic inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gages, depth gages, etc.).
• Solid math skills and basic understanding of industrial engineering principles (e.g., man/machine cycle time studies).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, cellular manufacturing, and basic maintenance practices.
• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of machining practices, tools, and fixtures.
• Computer literate; Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Excel) is preferred.
• Forklift certified, or ability to become certified within 45 days (forklift license preferred).

SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.