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Weekend Operator Jobs in Albuquerque, NM (NOW HIRING)

Brenntag AG

Warehouse Operator

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Ability to stage and remove product packaging in complex storage racking within operating areas and ... Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed * Good safety and attendance record * Ability to ...

Mortenson

Operator

Los Lunas, NM · On-site

SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an Operator that will be responsible for operating equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson ...

M. A. Mortenson Company

Operator

Los Lunas, NM · On-site

SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an Operator that will be responsible for operating equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson ...

Arcosa LWB, LLC

Mobile Equipment Operator

Belen, NM · On-site

As a Mobile Equipment Operator , you will operate mobile equipment such as lift trucks, overhead ... and on weekends/holidays * Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, and loud noises ...

RIE Coatings LLC

Electropolish Operator

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$17/hr

RIE is looking for a dependable, hardworking Electropolish Operator to join our metal finishing team. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing high-quality products, and want to build a ...

RIE Coatings LLC

Electropolish Operator

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$17/hr

RIE is looking for a dependable, hardworking Electropolish Operator to join our metal finishing team. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing high-quality products, and want to build a ...

RIE Coatings LLC

Electropolish Operator

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$17/hr

RIE is looking for a dependable, hardworking Electropolish Operator to join our metal finishing team. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing high-quality products, and want to build a ...

City of Albuquerque

Equipment Operator II

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$42K - $44K/yr

... weekends as required. Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining ... and operating motorized equipment and vehicles; work in confined spaces; work at heights; work ...

Arcosa Lightweight

Mobile Equipment Operator

Belen, NM · On-site

As a Mobile Equipment Operator , you will operate mobile equipment such as lift trucks, overhead ... and on weekends/holidays * Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, and loud noises ...

Curia, Inc.

Production Operator

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Production Support Operator - Albuquerque, NM Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Join our talented workforce, where ...

AMRI

Production Operator

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Production Support Operator - Albuquerque, NM Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Join our talented workforce, where ...

Manpower New Mexico

I Room Operator

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$19/hr

IROOM Operator 2nd shift Schedule 3:30pm- 12am Must be flexible for OT during the week and on weekends. Pay Rate: $19.00 This is Temp to Hire The Industrial Room Operator will be responsible for ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend operator in Albuquerque, NM is $19.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.54 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Operator job openings in Albuquerque, NM as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 58% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,009 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Operator I/II, Production

Rocket Lab Corporation

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets - we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions

OPERATOR I/II, PRODUCTION

Based out of Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we're looking for Operator I/II, Production to join our production team and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment. Rocket Lab is a leading provider of high efficiency solar cells, solar panels, and composite structural products or satellite and aerospace applications. We're the world's only vertically integrated, end-to-end supplier of satellite solar arrays - our space solar products have powered over 1,000 satellites in orbit to date! 

Note: you'll have an assigned shift, but the training hours may vary from that when you start. Certain shifts may qualify for a shift differential on the base pay, depending on the hours and schedule.  

(Please note: these positions can be hired at the Operator I or Operator II level) 

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: 

  • Perform a variety of functions in the production of semiconductor devices, as well as specific process steps in the assembly and test of production units 
  • Set up and prepare work station/assembly fixtures 
  • Read and comprehend basic drawings and schematics 
  • Identify failure discrepancies per visual and/or written descriptions 
  • Utilize visual aides such as microscopes, visors, and eye loops 
  • Utilize computer hardware and software, including MS Office 
  • Collect and record data 
  • Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondences, and memos 
  • Work with various kinds of test equipment 
  • You may be required to operate UV curing systems and thermal curing ovens, as well as measure and pour chemicals, depending on the team/shift you support 

QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL BRING AS OPERATOR I, PRODUCTION: 

  • High school diploma or GED 

QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL BRING AS OPERATOR II, PRODUCTION: 

  • High school diploma or GED 
  • 2+ years of work experience in a production or manufacturing environment, or other highly regulated industry 

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:  

  • Knowledge of ESD and cleanroom procedures
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to hear and speak effectively before groups of customers and employees
  • Capable of multitasking, and working with cross-functional teams
  • Experience with computing rate, ratio, and percentages; as well as drawing and interpreting bar graphs 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Stand and walk extended periods(8+ hours) on production floor 
  • Perform repetitive motions including grasping, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
  • Operate equipment and controls requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
  • Lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 25 lbs.
  • Work in a production environment with noise, moving machinery, and varying environmental conditions
  • Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require

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