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LISI

Machine Operator 1 - Weekend Shift

Torrance, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.

GRAPEVINE OPERATING COMPANY LLC

Operator I

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$36.80 - $49.99/hr

The Operator will support current plant operations of utilities and logistics; support maintenance ... This is a rotating (days/night) 12-hour shift position including weekends, and holidays that ...

Staffingine LLC

Operator

Burbank, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $24.50/hr

Operator Job Location: Burbank, CA Job Type: Contract * This role is mainly responsible for live ... It also requires a commitment to working weekends, which are busy days for our live sports ...

K1 Speed

Track Operator

Winchester, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $24.25/hr

Track Operator Do you have the need for speed? Do you thrive in a fast paced, energetic work ... Weekends are a must!

Control Risks

Senior GSOC Operator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

... weekends and holidays. Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Support GSOC in ... Ensure consistency from Operators in operations related to emergency response, employee ...

Boomers

Ride Operator

Vista, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Night and weekend availability is required. WHAT OUR RIDE OPERATORS DO The ride of your life begins here! The outgoing and safety-oriented Ride Operator will operate and assist with rides located ...

Boomers

Ride Operator

Vista, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Night and weekend availability is required. WHAT OUR RIDE OPERATORS DO The ride of your life begins here! The outgoing and safety-oriented Ride Operator will operate and assist with rides located ...

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What is a weekend operator?

A Weekend Operator is responsible for overseeing operations during weekends, ensuring that equipment, processes, or services run smoothly. Duties may include monitoring machinery, troubleshooting issues, maintaining production schedules, or handling customer inquiries, depending on the industry. This role is common in manufacturing, customer support, and facilities management. Weekend Operators are essential for maintaining business continuity outside standard work hours.

What does a weekend operator do?

Weekend Operators typically work during weekend shifts, which may include day, evening, or overnight hours depending on the facility’s operational needs. While teams may be smaller on weekends, collaboration remains essential, often involving close coordination with other operators, supervisors, and sometimes remote support staff. Operators are expected to be proactive in communicating equipment status and promptly addressing any issues that arise. This environment fosters independence as well as teamwork, and employers often provide structured handoff procedures to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend operator?

To thrive as a Weekend Operator, you need strong operational skills, attention to detail, and prior experience in facility, manufacturing, or machinery operations, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with control systems, safety protocols, and specific industry certifications such as forklift operation or OSHA training may be necessary. Excellent time management, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication make candidates stand out in this role. These skills are crucial to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operations during weekend shifts when staffing and supervisory resources may be limited.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Operator job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, 52% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Manufacturing Operator 1 (Weekend Day)

Illinois Tool Works Inc

El Dorado Hills, CA • On-site

$18.05 - $22.90/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Illinois Tool Works rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

181st of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Job Description:
Schedule Shift: Friday through Sunday: 6AM to 6PM (10hrs straight time/1.5hrs overtime + 10% shift differential)
General Responsibilities:
  • Promote a safe workplace and follow all established work policies.
  • Perform molding, demolding and other manufacturing related duties as required.
  • Help train and oversee other less experienced manufacturing materials processors to ensure daily production goals are achieved.
  • Assist Lead-Materials Processor with the operation of manufacturing equipment to produce PVA sponge product meeting product specifications.
  • Clean and assemble PVA sponge molds.
  • Follow established process operating and safety procedures.
  • Contributes to maintain and improve overall company personnel Safety.
  • Responsible for adhering to all Company, department quality and Safety procedures.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • High school graduate or general education degree (GED).
  • Ability to follow written instructions.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Average computer skills.
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Proven safety record.

Work Conditions:
  • Wet environment.
  • Tyvek suit rquired for majority of the shift.
  • Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment consisting of safety glasses, gloves, face-shield, slip resistant steel or composite toe boots, and a full-face respirator.
  • Clean shaven within OSHA regulations when required to wear a respirator.
  • Hazardous chemicals handling including skin and respiratory sensitizers, acid, and other chemicals.
  • Computer use.
  • Various analytical equipment and tools.

Physical Demands:
  • Required to work on feet 10-12 hours per shift.
  • Fast paced work environment.
  • Perform various manufacturing tasks requiring ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ø Loading and unloading molds to and from curing oven: 40 - 50 pounds.
  • Ø Manual pushing of wheeled carts loaded with empty and full product molds: 80 - 190 pounds (initial and sustained force for pushing/pulling carts up to 50 pounds).
  • Ø Filling molds and removing cured products from molds consists of ongoing arm and hand movements from shoulder to waist height for durations of up to two-hour periods.
  • Ø Mold cleaning and preparation includes constant hand and arm movement at waist height. Light lifting: 2 - 5 pounds.
  • Ø Processing and neutralization of cast-to-mandrel products consists of constant hand and arm movement between shoulder and waist height for durations of up to two-hour periods. Bending at waist and lifting of product storage bins: 15 - 20 pounds.
  • Ø Draining of water filled temporary product storage tubs: 40 - 50 pounds.
  • Regular attendance is required.

Compensation Information:
Starting wage is $18.05 - $22.90 + 10% shift differential.

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ITW is a global industrial company built around a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. From state-of-the-art dishwashers, ovens and refrigerators in restaurants and hotels, to automobile components inside vehicles all over the world ... the products we manufacture and the solutions we design are all around us. The buildings where we live and work are built with ITW construction and welding products, and our ITW test & measurement solutions help to ensure the quality and safety of millions of products. ITW’s dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. Our leaders have deep expertise in the ITW Business Model and leverage it to deliver superior performance and value to our customers.

Industry

Machinery manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Glenview, IL, US

Year founded

1912

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