Sr Operator - 3rd Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026. Watlow scores B on the Alion truth index.
Position Summary:Experienced position consisting of assembly set-up and operating equipment, tools, machinery, and complex equipment to prepare and assemble product, ensuring all product meets quality standards. May test products using established procedures.
Shift Hours: Sun – Thurs; 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM
Pay Rate: $23.06/hour + shift differential
Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix):
Works under the general direction of a more seasoned team member
Routes questions to the appropriate person
Demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve.
Adheres to policies, procedures, and best practices
Ability to learn new skills and follow directions.
Produce at takt time while following standard work.
Able to work individually and in teams.
Follow the Watlow Way Behaviors, Values and Principles
MDI/ Improvement participation
Basic understanding of data analysis Demonstrate knowledge with computer systems
Models Watlow Way behaviors, principles, and values while applying the Watlow Business System
Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix): Delivery:
Operator role responsibilities, plus:
Set- up and operate equipment / tools / machinery, including complex equipment to prepare and assemble product.
Serve as a resource to others in resolution of complex problems and issues and work on tasks that reflect substantial variety and complexity.
May complete inventory-cycle counts and do the tracking of work in progress.
May orient, train, and review the work of other team members.
Must have job skills mastery and willingness to flex between work cells/ value streams.
Business Partner:
Collaborates with Maintenance with regard to TPM
Partners with CI on work cell improvements
Partners with Quality on problem solvingCenter of Expertise (COE)
Various certification requirements based on location (eg. IPC in Winona)
Previous Manufacturing or related industry experience
Education, Experience and Certification Requirements:
High-school graduate/GED preferred
Up to 3 years’ related experience
Trade Jobs- Preferred Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related experience (1-3 years)
Additional Information Regarding Position:
Enriching Lives Workshop completion