
Day - Can Make Production
- Agency
- Your Employment Solutions
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $21.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Weekly
- $840
- Yearly (full-time)
- $43,680
This job pays about $21.00/hour — 5% above the median for Machine Operator jobs in Utah ($19.93/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.
Machine Operator jobs in Utah right now
- 34 open Machine Operator jobs in Utah from 1 agency, 10 of them in Salt Lake City.
- Pay in these listings: $16.00 – $30.00/hour, median $18.00/hour.
- Typical Machine Operator pay in Utah: $19.93/hour ($41,454/year, BLS).
Job description
Production Operator Job Summary We're hiring a Production Operator in West Valley City to join our aluminum can manufacturing team at $22.00/hr. If you have machine operator experience and want a consistent schedule with built-in days off, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in a stable manufacturing environment. You'll work hands-on with industrial production equipment and play a direct role in keeping quality and output on track. What You'll Do
- Operate and monitor can-making machinery including forming machines, presses, trimmers, and liners
- Set up machines to production specifications, adjust settings as needed, and troubleshoot issues to reduce downtime
- Inspect finished aluminum cans for defects and dimensional accuracy to meet quality standards
- Load raw materials onto machines and monitor material supply throughout your shift
- Assist maintenance technicians with routine equipment cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs
- Log production data, track equipment downtime, and report quality concerns to your supervisor
- Follow all PPE requirements and safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment
- Maintain 5S standards and complete daily housekeeping assignments in your production area
- High school diploma or GED, OR 2+ years of machine operator experience in a manufacturing setting
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Basic computer skills including data entry and logging (Word, Excel, or similar)
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods throughout a 12-hour shift
- Prior experience in metal packaging, can making, or high-speed production manufacturing
- Familiarity with 5S principles and quality inspection processes
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