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Posted August 18, 2026

Machine Operator

Trillium Staffing
Winston-Salem, NC, US Full Time

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Machine Operator
Winston Salem, North Carolina - Posted on August 19, 2026
Published By Catrina Reed

Trillium is seeking 1st and 2nd shift Screw Machinists in Winston-Salem, North Carolina!

Pay Rate: $26.00 $28.00 / hour (10% shift differential for 2nd shift)

Shifts Available: 1st Shift & 2nd Shift
-1st Shift: 5:00 AM 4:30 PM (Monday - Thursday, with half day Fridays)
-2nd Shift: 4:30 PM 5:00 AM (10% shift differential, Monday-Thursday)

A top industrial manufacturer in the Winston-Salem area is hiring experienced Machinists to set up, operate, and maintain multi-spindle Davenport automatic screw machines.

Key Responsibilities
-Setup & Operation: Read blueprints, tool charts, and layout sheets to install correct cams, gears, and drills. Operate machines at proper feeds and speeds for rough and finish machining (turning, boring, drilling, threading, forming).
-Quality & Inspection: Run sample pieces, measure dimensions against engineering drawings using micrometers and gauges, and obtain initial quality sign-off before production runs.
-Tooling & Adjustments: Monitor parts during operation; sharpen, replace, and adjust tooling (drills, taps, inserts) to maintain tight tolerances.
-Material & Maintenance: Load and maintain bar stock in stock reels, complete shift changeovers, clean/lubricate machinery, and keep work areas chip-free.
-Reporting: Complete basic daily production, quality, and time records, and hand off relevant operational updates to incoming shifts.

Apply now!

-Screw machine experience is required.
-Davenport machineexperience is preferred.
-Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly, with occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
-Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.

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Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trilliums offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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