Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Valley Craft Industries is one of the leading industrial cabinet manufacturers in the world, building high-quality metal storage and material-handling products trusted by customers across the country and beyond. When you join our team, you're putting your name on products recognized for their quality everywhere they're used.

We're proud of what we build, and we provide steady, year-round work in a clean, organized, and safety-focused shop. Our team members value stability, consistent schedules, and opportunities to build long-term careers with us.

As a Machine Operator, you will play a key role in producing Valley Craft’s metal products by operating and monitoring manufacturing equipment such as turret presses and bending machines. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in producing quality parts, and wants to work in a stable manufacturing environment with predictable hours.

What You’ll Do

Operate turret, bending, and other metal fabrication equipment

Set up and adjust machines to keep parts within quality standards

Monitor production and make minor adjustments as needed

Visually inspect parts and use measuring tools or fixtures

Read work instructions, prints, and production paperwork

Troubleshoot basic machine or quality issues

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Support production goals and assist teammates when needed

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year of manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred

Familiarity with metal fabrication equipment and processes

Ability to read blueprints, job travelers, and work instructions

Strong attention to detail and quality

Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-focused

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 5:00 am - 3:30 pm (5:30 pm during OT), Fridays as needed.