1st shift Machine Operator MTS

Company: Vermont Precision Tools

Role summary

1st shift Machine Operator MTS is a full-time role at Vermont Precision Tools in Swanton, Vermont, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-31. Salary: USD 20–33 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title
1st shift Machine Operator MTS
Company
Vermont Precision Tools
Location
Swanton, Vermont, United States
Work arrangement
on-site
Employment type
full-time
Category
Healthcare Support
Salary
USD 20–33 per hour
Experience level
0-2
Degree required
No
Date posted
2026-08-31

Vermont Precision Tools is looking for a full-time Machine Operator on their first shift. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to get started in manufacturing with no degree required, offering a competitive hourly wage of $20-$32.50 and the chance to build a career in a growing industry.

Job description

**What we offer: **

Weekly payroll

Medical, vision, dental, employer paid life insurance, and voluntary supplemental insurances.

Paid time off accrued in your first 90 days

Vacation time available after 90 days

401(k) plan with employer match.

This comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

As a machine operator, in the Made to Stock Value Stream, the employee will be trained and responsible for the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of a variety of grinding machines and manually operated equipment to produce accurate, close tolerance pin gages.

Job functions are as follows:

Producing gage pins holding diameters at close tolerances ranging from .00001” to .0002”

Maintaining surface finish of diameters at very close micro-finish

Operators will be knowledgeable of and expected to utilize measuring equipment to inspect the product they produce to ensure accurate diameter tolerances

Must be able to monitor part conformance and adjust manufacturing equipment accordingly

Responsible for maintaining established production levels for all operations performed

Responsible for maintaining quality production in accordance with company standards

Responsible for remaking and/or reworking products that do not meet required specifications

Will be required to input basic data entries using internal computer programs on daily basis

Vermont Precision Tools, Inc. manufactures a broad range of high-quality precision ground pins, blanks and other tooling that is used to produce products to serve the medical, aerospace, automotive, defense, and many other markets. In addition, dba Vermont Gage, we manufacture a wide range of fixed limit gaging including close-tolerance pin gages, ring gages, trilock gages, taperlock gages and more.

We are a stable family business with more than 57+ years of developing people and advancing individuals within the company. Employees are developed to perform more effectively by focusing on strategic goals, company culture, and individual performance.

1st shift 7:00am-3:30pm

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