Production Operator
State College, PA
Hours / Week: 40
Work Hours: 3rd Shift
$19/hr
Overtime Available
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Spherion State College is working to fill a 3rd Shift, Production Operator position in State College, PA. The pay rate is $19.00 HOURLY. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity.
Description:
The Production Operator position involves executing kiln and post-kiln manufacturing tasks under a compressed workweek schedule. This role focuses heavily on the inspection, setup, and processing of ceramic and metal components.
What you'll do:
- Examine manufacturing components for micro-defects using microscopes.
- Escalate flagged product issues directly to area leads or supervisors.
- Review and carefully follow daily engineering and work specification
- Prepare standard daily work areas and manage tools.
- Track and log work order movement and outputs into the production software.
- Handle pre-kiln and post-kiln staging and material handling.
- Keep work areas clean and compliant with corporate safety protocols'
Education: High School
- High school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
Experience: 12 months
Minimum of 1 year in manufacturing or production environments., Comfortable working around ceramics, solvents, dust, and raw metalsPhysical:
- Moderate Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
- Standing / Walking
- Repetitive Motion
- Bending / Stooping / Kneeling
- Pushing / Pulling
- Hot Environments
- Cold Environments
SOC Code: 51-4081.00
Category: Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Post Date: 2026-07-30
Post Expires: 2026-08-29
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