{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f4523e3be759d4d5237ff56f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f4523e3be759d4d5237ff56f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f4523e3be759d4d5237ff56f","title":"Machine Operator","description":"Astaras, Inc. is North America's leading private label welding products company. Our products are sold in thousands of stores in North America, with a developing international customer base. You will have the opportunity to become part of an organization with well-established customers and a growing list of retailers looking for help creating and building their brands.\n\nAstaras, Inc. is hiring a Machine Operator for our facility in Clearwater, FL. We seek a skilled CNC and Machine Operator who will be responsible for producing precision parts and components according to specifications. The role requires a strong understanding of programming, tooling, and quality control processes to ensure the highest standards of production. *Astaras offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-growing startup environment supporting critical aerospace, defense, and medical technologies. Team members directly contribute to the quality of human life and the security of our Nation. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in hands-on manufacturing environmments and want to make a direct impact in a mission-driven company.*\n\n*Primary Responsibilities:*\n\n* Assessment of machining requirements for new jobs.\n* Supervision of all manual and CNC machining performed on site.\n* Creation of new CNC programs as needed.\n* Participation in hands-on machining of WHA parts.\n* Preservation of traceability through all machine shop procedures.\n* In-process dimensional inspection.\n* Safety of self and other at all times.\n\n*Secondary Responsibilities:*\n\n* Ensures the entire work area and equipment stay clean.\n* Organizes storage of tooling - applying \"visual factory\" principles.\n* Continual improvement of machining (QMS).\n* Prevention of part handling damage.\n* Pursues of continual improvement and risk reduction (QMS).\n* Monitoring of new tooling and supplies needs.\n* Any other tasks assigned by Management.\n\n*Educational Requirements:*\n\n* Associate's degree or equivalent.\n\n*Work Experience:*\n\n* Minimum of 5 years work in a machine shop environment.\n* Minimum of 2 years experiecne in managing others.\n\n*Required Skills:*\n\n* In-depth understanding of GD&T.\n* Excellent CAD/CAM skills.\n* Ability to interpret, rework, and create 2D and 3D drawings.\n* In-depth understanding of machining methods, tools, and fixturing.\n* Proficiency with wire EDM.\n* Creation of new CNC programs for multiple machines.\n* Good computer skills with common PC software; ability to learn and implement software security measures as needed.\n* Prior hands-on experience with CMM.\n* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.\n* Must meet ITAR requirements.\n\n*Behavioral Dimensions:*\n\n* Desire for continual improvement and personal advancement.\n* Good work ethic and a history of good job attendance.\n* Effective in both teamwork and working self-directed as needed.\n* Ability to lead by example and inspire.\n* Compliance with all company policies.\n* Gives attention to small details - excellent observational skills.\n* Tendency to see problems as opportunities, not roadblocks.\n* Ability to effectively interact with customers when needed.\n\nPay: From $26.00 per hour\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* 401(k) matching\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Life insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Vision insurance\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Astaras","rawCompany":"astaras","city":"Clearwater","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T11:53:57.178Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-9161.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-operators"},{"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"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator","description":"Astaras, Inc. is North America's leading private label welding products company. 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