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Machine Operator

Sidney, NE 69162

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Machinist Job Number: 51088870 Compensation: $43680 / year

Job Description

Title: Machine Operator

Location: Sidney, NE

Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits:  Benefits from day 1 and almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2 weeks vacation, 401K, etc.
Hourly Rate: $21.00; $1.00/hr increase after successfully completing introductory period (90 days)
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: $3,000 sign on bonus

Schedule is currently 13 days on and 1 day off; start time is at 5AM, working 10-12 hour days

Job Summary: Operate machines that break down railcar wheelsets, recondition axles to be used for new sets, mount new wheels to reconditioned axles, recondition wheelsets, move material and press new bearings on wheelsets that have been reconditioned or new sets.

Job Duties:

  • Use measuring devices (i.e. gages, calipers)
  • Ability to read micrometers and work to tight tolerances

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Operate overhead cranes
  • Basic shop math
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Flexibility in shift and schedule

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Amy Badal
National Account Manager

Amy is a National Account Manager at Sterling Engineering with 13 years of recruiting experience, specializing in manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades recruitment. She has spent 10 years with Sterling, supporting clients across a variety of industrial and technical environments.

Amy focuses on recruiting for manufacturing operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership-level positions. Her experience allows her to understand the needs of both candidates and hiring teams, helping create strong matches that align with technical requirements, career goals, and culture fit.

Amy is passionate about building long-term relationships with candidates and clients. She enjoys working in fast-paced recruiting environments where communication, problem-solving, and a clear understanding of operational needs are critical to making successful placements.

Known for her straightforward, responsive, and relationship-driven approach, Amy supports a smooth hiring process from start to finish while helping people and organizations move forward with confidence.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

 As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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