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Machine Operator - Nights

Madison, WI · On-site

$21.90 - $23.81/hr

Consistent full-time work with predictable time off Why Placon - You'll Love It Here * Machine Operation is hands‑on technical work where your skills matter * Growth opportunities in thermoforming ...

Forklift Operator

Madison, WI · On-site

$20.96 - $21.40/hr

Why Placon - You'll Love It Here * A fast‑moving role where your accuracy and safety mindset truly matter * Opportunities to grow your skills and learn advanced warehouse systems * A supportive ...

Onsite: 8 AM - 5 PM | Monday - Friday Why Placon - You'll Love It Here * A handson technical role where your engineering expertise truly matters * Opportunities to grow your skills in new product ...

Why Placon - You'll Love It Here * A hands-on leadership role where your expertise drives innovation * Opportunities to lead, mentor, and develop engineering talent * Collaborative, cross-functional ...

Machine Operator - Nights

Madison, WI · On-site

$21.90 - $23.81/hr

Consistent full-time work with predictable time off Why Placon - You'll Love It Here * Machine Operation is hands-on technical work where your skills matter * Growth opportunities in thermoforming ...

Day shift (typically 7am -4pm) Minimal travel required ( Why Placon - You'll Love It Here * Work on innovative thermoforming packaging and tooling designs * Collaborate with customers and cross ...

Work Schedule * 1st shift: 6 AM - 2 PM | Monday - Friday * 2nd shift: 2 PM - 10 PM | Monday - Friday * 3rd shift: 10 PM - 6 AM | Sunday - Thursday Why Placon - You'll Love It Here * Machine Operators ...

Work Schedule * Full-time, onsite: 8 AM - 5 PM | Monday - Friday Why Placon - You'll Love It Here * A leadership role where your quality, compliance, and problemsolving skills truly matter

Process Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Onsite: 8 AM - 5 PM | Monday - Friday Why Placon - You'll Love It Here * A hands-on technical role where your engineering expertise truly matters * Opportunities to grow your skills in new product ...

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Machine Operator - Nights

Machine Operator - Nights

Placon Corporation

Madison, WI • On-site

$21.90 - $23.81/hr

Full-time, Other

Posted 16 days ago


Placon rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

69th of 79 rated plastic manufacturers


Job description

Machine Operator - Nights

We're looking for a dependable Machine Operator to join our Night Shift team. If you enjoy hands‑on work, have strong mechanical aptitude, and want to grow in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity. No experience? We will train you.

Compensation

Starting base pay is $21.90/hr.

  • 2nd shift: $21.90 base + $.50/hr. shift differential = $22.40/hr.
  • Rotational 12-hours: $21.90 base + $1.31/hr. shift differential = $23.21/hr.

Night shift differentials:

  • 8-hour traditional 2nd shift nights: +$.50/hr. shift differential
  • 12‑hour rotating nights: +6% shift differential ($1.31/hr.)

Team Members on the rotating night schedule earn up to an additional $2,985.84 per year - or $114.84 more per bi‑weekly paycheck - compared to day shift.

Work Schedule

  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Monday – Friday

OR take advantage of the Rotational 12-hour shift

  • Rotating Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | 12-hour rotation (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off and repeat)
  • Benefits of working a Rotational 12-hour shift:
    • More time off: Enjoy 182 days off per year (double a traditional 8-hour schedule)
    • Long weekends: 3-day weekend every other week
    • Built-In overtime: 8 hours of overtime every two weeks
    • Consistent full-time work with predictable time off

Why Placon – You'll Love It Here

  • Machine Operation is hands‑on technical work where your skills matter
  • Growth opportunities in thermoforming, quality, and process improvement
  • Modern equipment and strong team support
  • Competitive pay, great benefits, and stable full‑time hours
  • A culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What You'll Do

  • Machine Operators set up, operate, and troubleshoot thermoforming equipment
  • Ensure efficient set‑ups and proper material usage
  • Inspect machinery and tooling before production
  • Identify and communicate quality issues
  • Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping
  • Follow Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out, GMP, SQF, and SPC requirements
  • Complete shift documentation and communicate during shift hand‑off
  • Maintain a safe, clean work environment and wear required PPE
  • Use a computer for basic production and quality tasks

What You Bring

  • One (1) year of manufacturing experience (preferred – we will train)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English for training, safety, and quality requirements
  • Ability to operate a forklift safely
  • Ability to lift 35 –75 lbs. depending on task, with buddy‑lift support for heavier items
  • Ability to bend, stoop, climb, reach, twist, and stand for long periods
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to handle differing opinions and resolve conflict professionally while upholding The Placon Way

Does this sound like you?

If you feel that this job is what you're looking for, applying is a piece of cake - just follow the instructions on this page. Good luck!


Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).


Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.


Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.


This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.

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About Placon

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Industry

Plastics packaging film and sheet (including laminated) manufacturing

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Fitchburg, WI, US

Year founded

1966

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