General Machine Operator
Location
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Job Type
Full time
Category
Other Production Occupations
Posted
June 07, 2026
Description
The General Machine Operator uses skills in steel and metalworking, including threading, manual machining, and operating presses, to create parts for industries like power plants, energy projects, and defense. This role involves setting up, running, and adjusting machines while ensuring high-quality results. The job handles a mix of materials such as steel, aluminum, bronze, and special alloys like Inconel and Monel, in a variety of production tasks.
How You Will Help
- Operate machines including manual lathes, drills, blacksmith threading equipment, presses, and other fabrication tools.
- Perform threading, cutting, sawing, shearing, abrasive cutting, drilling, grinding, punching, reaming, deburring, and cleaning operations on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
- Interpret operation travelers, blueprints, and oral instructions to obtain specified material and determine the necessary tools a...