Machine Operator Entry 1st Shift

ABB is hiring a Machine Operator Entry 1st Shift. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include machine operation, manufacturing and troubleshooting.
Level classifies it as a junior role.
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AI in this role

Operate and maintain production machinery and equipment to convert raw materials into finished parts in a manufacturing plant.

machine-operationmanufacturingtroubleshooting

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Production Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to operate process equipment or machinery to convert raw materials or semi-finished parts into components or finished parts for a final product at the right time and with the required quality. Each day, you will execute the assigned tasks according to agreed workflows and in accordance with ABB standard processes and safety guidelines and reports any non-compliance. You will also showcase your expertise by operating machines in accordance with the operating manual, work schedule, and/or production order instructions.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the success of the ABB busway plant in Selmer, TN

You will be mainly accountable for:

Performing routine machinery set-up, adjustments, and repairing and fitting simple replacement parts.
Ensuring regular standard maintenance of the equipment, tools set-up, programming activities, and troubleshooting and reporting issues, if any; and maintaining detailed records of machinery set-ups, repairs, and maintenance activities.
Keeping track of approved, defective units, and final products.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

High School Diploma or GED
2 years manufacturing/industrial/machine operation preferred

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

Health & Life Insurance
Vision & Dental
401k
Vacation & Sick Time
Shirt & Long Term Disability

More about us

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their – sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants my request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-ASKHR@abb.com Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

How we rate this

Machine Operator Entry 1st Shift at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Machine Operator Entry 1st Shift is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in USA, TN, Selmer.
The job was posted on October 21, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Machine OperationManufacturingTroubleshooting

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where machine operation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where manufacturing was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where troubleshooting was part of your work. What did you do?

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