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Machine Operator

Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY)Wilmington, NCContract to hire$20.00/hour

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Agency
Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY)
Location
Wilmington, NC
Job type
Contract to hire
Pay
$20.00/hour
Profession
Machine Operator
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Posted
Oct 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$20.00
Weekly
$800
Yearly (full-time)
$41,600

This job pays about $20.00/hour — 7% above the median for Machine Operator jobs in North Carolina ($18.65/hour).

Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Job description

Machine Operator — $20–$21/Hour | Will Train

Wilmington, NC | Full-Time | Three Days On, Three Days Off

Looking for a Machine Operator position? Experience is welcome, but we’re willing to train dependable candidates who are ready to learn! Employment Solutions is hiring for an established manufacturing facility in Wilmington.

Pay & Schedule

  • Day shift: $20/hour

  • Night shift: $21/hour

  • Work three days on, followed by three days off

  • 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

  • Rotates between day and night shifts monthly

  • Includes weekends when they fall within your rotation

  • Four paid 20-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch break per shift

What You’ll Do

Work with a production team manufacturing engineered wood products. You’ll receive training and rotate between stations to learn different parts of the production process.

  • Operate machine controls and monitor production after training

  • Inspect wood sheets and replace damaged materials

  • Feed, stack, and sort materials

  • Help clear minor jams and keep production moving

  • Support other operators and maintain a clean, safe work area

What We’re Looking For

  • Machine operating or manufacturing experience is a plus—we will train

  • Dependable attendance and a willingness to learn

  • Availability to work the monthly day/night rotation

  • Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, and occasionally lift above shoulder height

  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled facility

Most wood sheets weigh approximately 9–12 pounds. A pre-employment physical is required and will be coordinated by the employer.

Earn $20–$21/hour, learn valuable skills, and enjoy three days off at a time. Apply today!

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