Machine Operator - Nights
Role Overview
Looking for a stable, hands-on job with a consistent schedule and long weekends?
At ESAB, we’re hiring Machine Operators / Wire Spoolers to join our team in Traverse City.
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to build skills, earn steady income, and be part of a company that supports industries worldwide.
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💰 What Sets This Job Apart
💵 $19/hour + $1.50 shift premium
🗓 4-Day Work Week (Monday–Thursday) → Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week
🧰 Paid Training – No experience required
🌎 Global, stable employer (ESAB)
🔧 Hands-on work—stay active, not behind a desk
💪 What You’ll Do
Operate wire spooling machines to keep production running
Ensure consistent, high-quality products every shift
Load, thread, and manage wire spools (with equipment and safety procedures)
Package finished product and move materials using a fork truck
Track production and inventory using a computer system
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Work closely with your team to meet daily goals
🎯 Why People in Traverse City Choose ESAB
We know you have options—so here’s why people join (and stay):
✔ Predictable schedule— no rotating shifts
✔ Long weekends for family, outdoor activities, or a second job
✔ Skills you can build—not just a job, but a career path
✔ Strong safety culture and team support
✔ Fast-paced work that makes the day go by quickly
🧠 What We’re Looking For
Mechanically inclined or comfortable working with equipment
Reliable and ready to learn— we train you
Detail-focused with a commitment to quality
Able to follow instructions and track production info
Comfortable working on your feet in a manufacturing setting
👉 No diploma required. No prior manufacturing experience required. Just a strong work ethic.
Qualifications
- Mechanically inclined or comfortable working with equipment
- Reliable and ready to learn— we train you
- Detail-focused with a commitment to quality
- Able to follow instructions and track production info
- Comfortable working on your feet in a manufacturing setting
- 👉 No diploma required. No prior manufacturing experience required. Just a strong work ethic.
About ESAB
Public global manufacturer of welding, fabrication, gas-control, robotics, and digital solutions for industrial, medical, and research customers.
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