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Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Delphos, OH · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Shift: 1st shift Schedule: Monday to Thursday / 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.00 per ... Join our team as a Machine Operator and help transform recycled materials into high-performance ...

Pratt Industries

Unitizer Operator 3rd shift

Wapakoneta, OH

$15.75 - $19/hr

As a Unitizer Operator, your role is pivotal in driving our sustainability vision forward, ensuring ... Production Data, Machine * Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data. * Ensure unit quantities ...

Pratt Industries

Unitizer Operator 3rd shift

Wapakoneta, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

As a Unitizer Operator, your role is pivotal in driving our sustainability vision forward, ensuring ... Production Data, Machine * Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data. * Ensure unit quantities ...

Pratt Industries

Unitizer Operator 2nd shift

Wapakoneta, OH

$15.75 - $19/hr

As a Unitizer Operator, your role is pivotal in driving our sustainability vision forward, ensuring ... Production Data, Machine * Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data. * Ensure unit quantities ...

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Pratt Industries

Unitizer Operator 2nd shift

Wapakoneta, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

As a Unitizer Operator, your role is pivotal in driving our sustainability vision forward, ensuring ... Production Data, Machine * Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data. * Ensure unit quantities ...

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Machine Operator - 1st shift

Delphos, OH

$18 - $20/hr

Shift: 1st shift Schedule: Monday to Thursday / 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.00 per ... Join our team as a Machine Operator and help transform recycled materials into high-performance ...

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Machine Operator - 1st shift

Delphos, OH · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Shift: 1st shift Schedule: Monday to Thursday / 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.00 per ... Join our team as a Machine Operator and help transform recycled materials into high-performance ...

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How much do 3rd shift machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3rd shift machine operator in Lima, OH is $17.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.82 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a 3rd shift machine operator?

3rd Shift Machine Operators are employees who operate and monitor machinery during the overnight or late-night shift, typically from late evening to early morning. Their responsibilities include setting up machines, performing routine maintenance, ensuring quality control, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Working the third shift often requires attention to safety protocols, the ability to work independently, and adaptability to a nighttime work schedule. These roles are common in manufacturing, warehouse, and production environments where operations run 24/7.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3rd shift machine operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 3rd Shift Machine Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often with prior manufacturing experience. Familiarity with industrial machinery, safety protocols, and often basic computer systems or machine interface panels is expected. Reliability, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently during overnight hours are important soft skills. These skills ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment, minimal downtime, and consistent production quality during less supervised shifts.

What are some common challenges faced by 3rd shift machine operators and how can they be managed?

3rd Shift Machine Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining focus during overnight hours, managing fatigue, and adapting to a quieter or less supervised work environment. To overcome these, it’s important to establish a consistent sleep schedule, stay hydrated, and take advantage of scheduled breaks to prevent burnout. Operators are encouraged to communicate regularly with team members across shifts to ensure seamless handovers and address any issues that arise. Many companies offer shift differentials and support programs to help 3rd shift workers manage these challenges effectively.

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Infographic showing various 3Rd Shift Machine Operator job openings in Lima, OH as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,970 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Machine Operator- 3rd Shift

Crown Equipment Corporation

Celina, OH • On-site

$32/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 258 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

179th of 495 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Pay tops out at $32.00/hour (plus shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts)

Responsibilities:

  • Set-up, adjust, and operate equipment to produce parts to print specifications.
  • Inspect parts.
  • Change tooling as needed.
  • Use a hoist or lift truck to move parts as needed.

Minimun Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must be able to read blue prints, understand basic math, and have the ability to problem solve.
  • Experience with reading inspection gages including micrometers is beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Read blueprints, basic math, reason, remember and analyze.

Additional Information:

  • Paid training provided
  • 2nd shift: Hours for this position are 2:45pm - 10:55pm Monday through Friday
  • 3rd shift: Hours for this position are 10:45pm - 6:55am Sunday through Thursday

By applying for this position, you may also be considered for the following positions:

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Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

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Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Industry

Trucking and warehousing and storage

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New Bremen, OH, US

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