
Machine Operator
Hiring bonus: $25 — Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY) pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- 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
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Day shift: $20/hour
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Night shift: $21/hour
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Work three days on, followed by three days off
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12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
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Rotates between day and night shifts monthly
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Includes weekends when they fall within your rotation
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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.
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Operate machine controls and monitor production after training
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Inspect wood sheets and replace damaged materials
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Feed, stack, and sort materials
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Help clear minor jams and keep production moving
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Support other operators and maintain a clean, safe work area
What We’re Looking For
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Machine operating or manufacturing experience is a plus—we will train
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Dependable attendance and a willingness to learn
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Availability to work the monthly day/night rotation
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Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, and occasionally lift above shoulder height
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Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
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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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