Job Location Platte - Platte City, MO 64079 Salary Range $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Position Title: Machine Operator
Reporting to: Production Manager
Department: Production
Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954.
Our Mission Statement is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support. We live that statement every single day. We are looking for a Machine Operator to help support that mission.
This manufacturing position is focused on our Generator Manufacturing Division. The ideal candidate will have experience working with precision measuring instruments and operating machinery. As a machine operator, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process, responsible for operating machinery to cut and shape materials according to specifications provided in shop drawings.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up and operate machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling, etc.
Operate machinery to cut and shape materials according to shop drawings
Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency
Inspect finished products for accuracy and adherence to quality standards
Maintain equipment by performing routine maintenance
Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment
To perform other duties as required from time to time as requested
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401k with company match
Paid Time Off
Training & Professional Development
Positive and productive work environment
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to minimize material waste by best practice utilization
Commitment to maintaining equipment in a safe, clean and good working order
Machine operating experience in a production environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience maintaining a workshop area with a focus on safety
Experience with the care and use of workshop tools and equipment
WORK CONDITIONS
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs. It also often requires pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting 50+ lbs. and working in a variety of weather conditions and noise levels. This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provide an outline. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.
For over 70 years, Central Power Systems & Services has been the trusted partner for the region’s most demanding industries — from construction and mining to trucking, power generation, and data center power solutions.
As the only authorized distributor for Allison Transmissions, MTU, Develon, and Liebherr in the Southwest and Midwest, we deliver top-quality equipment, power systems, and service that keep critical operations running.
Whether it’s on-highway, off-highway, or mission-critical data center power, our team brings unmatched technical expertise, a massive parts inventory, and decades of proven experience to every project.
We’re proud to keep America’s hardest-working industries — and its most advanced facilities — running strong. 💪
