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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Baxter Springs, Kansas

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Machine OperatorBaxter Springs, KS | $17.00/hour | Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week (4 x 10-Hour Shifts) Penmac Staffing is hiring a Machine Operatorfor a manufacturing facility in Baxter Springs, KS. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a manufacturing environment and operating fabrication equipment used in the production of tank systems. If you have mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, we encourage you to apply.Requirements for the Machine Operator
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
  • Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check and drug screening
  • Ability to read and interpret job specifications, drawings, and blueprints
  • Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
  • Ability to work a full-time schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week
Machine Operator Responsibilities
  • Operate fabrication machinery including saws, shears, rolls, and brakes used to cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structural components
  • Read job specifications and blueprints to determine machine settings and adjustments
  • Set stops and guides to required dimensions using scales, rules, or templates
  • Position workpieces against stops and align layout marks with dies or blades
  • Activate equipment using controls, buttons, or foot pedals
  • Monitor machine operation and inspect products for defects
  • Identify and report equipment malfunctions
  • Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, and scale from finished workpieces
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Follow all safety procedures, MOPs, and SWIs
  • Perform other duties as assigned
This Machine Operator position offers a consistent schedule, competitive starting pay, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a manufacturing environment. Apply online or contact Penmac Staffing - Joplin Office for more information about this Machine Operator opportunity at 417-781-1009 or stop by our office at 3130 S Wisconsin Ave Suite 2 Joplin, MO 64804.

Why Penmac? Penmac Staffing offers affordable health insurance options with no waiting period! Long-term Penmac employees may participate in our 401k retirement savings plan and become participants in our employee stock ownership plan. We provide free, fast, and friendly help finding a job that matches your skills and schedule. 

About Penmac Staffing We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states. Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Posting ID: 1290113203 Posted: 2026-08-24 Job Title: Machine Operator