Machine Operator

Date Posted: 8/27/2026


Job Snapshot

Employee Type:
Contract to Perm
Location:
Bowling Green, KY
Job Type:
Industrial
Date Posted:
8/27/2026

Job Description

Machine Operator
Bowling Green, KY
Pay: $16.00/hour
Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule Information

  • 1st Shift: 5:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 5:00 PM–5:00 AM
  • 12-hour shifts

Machining Operator Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Previous CNC machine-operating experience preferred
  • Forklift and overhead-crane experience preferred
  • Ability to read and understand basic English
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to use calipers and other measuring devices
  • Ability to identify nonstandard situations and respond appropriately
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong attention to quality and equipment performance
  • Commitment to workplace safety and proper equipment operation

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor automated CNC machining lines.
  • Support the production of aluminum-alloy billets for forging presses.
  • Ensure equipment operates within established parameters.
  • Monitor product quality throughout the machining process.
  • Make offset adjustments when necessary.
  • Perform machine and production changeovers.
  • Use forklifts and overhead cranes for material handling.
  • Use calipers and other measuring devices to verify specifications.
  • Complete required production and quality documentation.
  • Identify and report equipment or quality concerns.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting to support continuous production.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Follow all workplace-safety, quality, and operating procedures.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

About the Machining Operator Role
Crown Staffing is hiring Machining Operators for full-time opportunities in Bowling Green, KY. Working within the Casting Department and reporting to the supervisor, this position monitors automated CNC machining lines that produce aluminum-alloy billets for forging presses.

The ideal candidate will have previous CNC experience, basic troubleshooting skills, and the ability to use calipers and other measuring equipment. Forklift and overhead-crane experience is preferred. This is a great opportunity for a dependable, quality-focused individual who is comfortable working 12-hour shifts in a manufacturing environment.

About Crown Staffing
Crown Staffing is a staffing and recruiting company that unites character-driven people and companies to build rewarding careers and strong organizations. In 2025, Crown Staffing employed roughly 20,000 professionals in industrial, manufacturing, administrative, and healthcare jobs countrywide. Our relationships with top employers mean you'll learn about positions you won't find elsewhere. Discover the opportunity for meaningful work and a dynamic career when you work with Crown Staffing!

Next Steps
Thank you for your interest in our Machining Operator position! After applying, a member of the Crown Staffing team will contact you shortly.

Have questions? Call or text the Crown Staffing Bowling Green Office today at (270) 936-7212 — we're happy to help!

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Crown Staffing – Bowling Green
1051 Bryant Way, Suite 201
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 936-7212

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