{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6bee9957e936769be5ce3b8f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6bee9957e936769be5ce3b8f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6bee9957e936769be5ce3b8f","title":"Machine Operator (Shop Worker) – 1st Shift","description":"Now Hiring: Machine Operator (Shop Worker) – 1st Shift\n\nLocation: Northeast Houston, TX 77078\nPay: $20.00–$21.00 per hour | Weekly Pay\nSchedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift\nEmployment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire\n\nPut Your Machine Operating Experience to Work\n\nOpenwork is partnering with a respected manufacturing company in Northeast Houston to hire an experienced Machine Operator (Shop Worker). This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled manufacturing professional looking for steady work, competitive pay, and long-term career potential.\n\nWe're looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and experienced operating heavy industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nSet up, operate, and monitor heavy production machinery\nOperate a 15-foot industrial press used to press and form materials into panels\nAssist with the setup and operation of a 500-ton machine\nMonitor equipment and make adjustments to support efficient production\nInspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and specifications\nRead and follow work orders and production requirements\nPerform basic troubleshooting and routine equipment checks\nSafely handle raw materials and finished products\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area\nFollow all company production and safety procedures\nWhat We're Looking For\n2+ years of manufacturing experience required\n2+ years of hands-on industrial machine operating experience required\nExperience working with heavy production or fabrication equipment\nStrong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills\nAbility to read a tape measure and perform basic math\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality\nAbility to follow work orders and production instructions\nReliable and consistent attendance\nStrong work ethic and safety awareness\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment\nAvailability to consistently work the first-shift schedule\n\nCompany-specific equipment training will be provided; however, previous industrial machine operating experience is required.\n\nPhysical & Work Environment\nAbility to stand and remain active for extended periods\nFrequent lifting, bending, and movement throughout the shift\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.\nComfortable working around heavy industrial machinery and production noise\nAbility to follow all required workplace safety procedures\nWhy This Opportunity Stands Out\n$20.00–$21.00 per hour\nWeekly pay\nConsistent Monday–Friday first-shift schedule\nTemp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential\nCareer growth and advancement opportunities\nSupportive, team-oriented manufacturing environment\nReady for Your Next Opportunity?\n\nIf you have 3+ years of industrial machine operating experience and are looking for a stable opportunity where your skills, reliability, and work ethic will be valued, we want to hear from you.\n\nApply today for this Machine Operator (Shop Worker) – 1st Shift opportunity in Northeast Houston, TX 77078, or visit Openwork to explore additional career opportunities.\n\nAbout Openwork\n\nOpenwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE)","company":"Openwork","rawCompany":"openwork","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T04:31:45.370Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-4031.00","title":"Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"cutting-punching-and-press-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"561320","title":"Temporary Help Services","slug":"temporary-help-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator (Shop Worker) – 1st Shift","description":"Now Hiring: Machine Operator (Shop Worker) – 1st Shift\n\nLocation: Northeast Houston, TX 77078\nPay: $20.00–$21.00 per hour | Weekly Pay\nSchedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift\nEmployment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire\n\nPut Your Machine Operating Experience to Work\n\nOpenwork is partnering with a respected manufacturing company in Northeast Houston to hire an experienced Machine Operator (Shop Worker). 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