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Posted August 05, 2026

Production Machine Operator 1st & 2nd Shift

A.R. Mazzotta
Portland, CT, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Production Machine Operator – 1st & 2nd Shift
Portland–Marlborough Area, CT

$18.00–$21.00 per hour
Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Choose the Shift That Fits Your Schedule
  • 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM | $18.00–$19.00 per hour
  • 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM–10:30 PM | $19.00–$21.00 per hour
Easy commute from Middletown, East Hampton, Portland, Glastonbury, Marlborough, Haddam, Hebron, Colchester, Cromwell, and surrounding Connecticut communities.

Looking for a Manufacturing Job Where You Can Learn and Grow?
Join a growing manufacturing team where reliability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn are valued. Whether you already have manufacturing experience or you're ready to build your skills, this is a great opportunity to work full-time, learn new equipment, and grow with an established Connecticut manufacturer.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity
  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • 1st and 2nd shift openings
  • Monday–Friday schedule
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunity to build valuable manufacturing skills
  • Long-term career potential
What You'll Do
  • Operate molding and production equipment
  • Prepare materials for manufacturing runs
  • Monitor machine performance and production quality
  • Inspect finished products for quality
  • Record production information accurately
  • Follow quality, safety, and work instructions
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
What We're Looking For
  • Manufacturing experience is helpful, but not required
  • Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Reliable attendance and positive work ethic
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physical Requirements
  • Lift up to 55 pounds on a regular basis
  • Stand, walk, bend, reach, and twist throughout the shift
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment that may be warm during the summer months
  • Ability to work safely around production equipment and heavy molds

You'll begin your employment with A.R. Mazzotta Employment Specialists while working onsite with our client. Our goal is to make the right match—for both you and the client. If it's a successful match, there may be an opportunity to join the client's team permanently.
If you're looking for a hands-on manufacturing position with training, steady hours, and room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today!

A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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