Entering the machining trade in Corsicana, TX, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These apprenticeships, which last about four to five years, provide essential skills such as CNC programming, blueprint reading, and machine tool operation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Corsicana, TX, machinists can earn an average weekly wage of $1,050, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,760 weekly. Educational pathways such as community college programs, technical schools, and on-the-job training are available, leading to a career with strong earning potential and opportunities for advancement in the growing manufacturing sector.
About the position As a Machinist at Pactiv Evergreen in Corsicana, TX, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing operations, ensuring that our tooling and machinery are maintained to the highest standards. This position is essential for the production of our foodservice and food merchandising products, which are distributed across North America. You will be responsible for disassembling, cleaning, repairing, and reassembling tooling in accordance with prescribed maintenance requirements. Your expertise will ensure that our equipment is always ready for use, contributing to the efficiency and safety of our operations. In this role, you will manage the storage and organization of tooling, maintain tool cleaning systems, and ensure that work areas are clean and organized. You will assist in daily routines such as mold cleaning and set-up, and you may also perform mold changes as needed. A key aspect of your job will be to train and oversee associates, ensuring that machine set-up integrity is maintained during changeovers. You will also be involved in the specification and procurement of spare parts, ensuring that we have the necessary components to keep our operations running smoothly. Pactiv Evergreen is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we are looking for a self-motivated, reliable individual with a strong background in machining and mechanical troubleshooting. If you have a history of working in high precision machine shops or manufacturing environments, and possess the skills to work with computerized machine controls, we encourage you to apply. This is an immediate hiring opportunity with a competitive pay rate and comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities • Dis-assembles, cleans, repairs as needed, and re-assembles tooling in accordance with prescribed tooling maintenance requirements as well as when needed due to component failure , • Manages storage and organization of tooling to ensure readiness , • Maintains tool cleaning systems to include cleaning tank (changing filters, changing solution and cleaning tank itself) , • Ensures work areas are clean and organized in line with safety and work efficiency objectives , • Assists in some daily routine such as mold cleaning and set-up in shop , • Assists or perform mold changes when needed , • Trains and oversees associates to ensure changeover and machine set-up integrity is maintained , • Specification and procurement of spare parts , • Perform all other duties as assigned. Requirements • 7 to 10 years skilled Machinist experience in high precision machine shop/manufacturing environment , • Computer literacy in Desktop Applications to include data collection and manipulation , • Ability to execute close tolerance fabrication, component assembly and machine set-up , • Skilled in using precision measurement and set-up devices , • Competent in working with computerized machine controls and interfaces , • Highly organized, problem solver, able to handle multiple tasks, self-motivated with strong sense of accountability , • Good written and verbal communication skills and able to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the organization , • Leadership experience preferred , • Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision , • Results focused with strong desire to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities , • Must be a Team player. Nice-to-haves • Leadership experience preferred Benefits • Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date , • Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options , • Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) , • Integrated healthcare programs - telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health , • Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options , • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) , • Healthcare, dependent care , • Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs , • Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options , • Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance , • Employee well-being reward program , • Employee assistance program (EAP) , • Child and family care support program , • Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program , • Employee discount program , • 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)
See More Details >>At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy! A day in the life… As a Machine Operator, you will play a key role in the chocolate production process, ensuring that every piece meets the exceptional quality standards our customers expect. From start to finish, you will contribute to creating confections that embody our commitment to delivering Only the Finest products. In this role, you will operate and maintain machinery with precision, conduct quality inspections, and keep detailed records to uphold production excellence. Additionally, you will troubleshoot issues as needed and maintain a clean, organized work environment. Your attention to detail and dedication to quality will help drive efficiency and ensure a seamless production process. What you will be doing… • Operating machinery, equipment, and tools in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines, and instructions. • Working with product. Inspect, receive, deliver, secure, and maintain product (raw or finished) per Russell Stover Chocolates guidelines. • Inspecting finished candy as it exits cooling tunnels; transfers candy from conveyor belt to trays and places trays in steels. • Monitoring candy weight, seal and secure boxes, transfer to pallet. • Maintaining records, deliver, inspect, and perform all activities required of other members of the area, line, or team. • Performing clean-up activities as assigned. • May be assigned other duties by plant management as required. • Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to ensure product quality and uphold food safety standards. • Learning to Identify and address potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities, while maintaining proactive communication with supervisors. • Documenting food safety and quality procedures, maintaining detailed records of monitoring, verification, and corrective actions. Do you have what it takes? (Basic Qualifications) • Must be 18 years or older. • Must be able to read and write in English. • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. • Must be able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead during a 10-hour shift. • Must be able to stand on hard surfaces for the duration of a 10-hour shift. Do you stand above the rest? (Preferred Qualifications) • 2 or more years' experience operating machinery. • Ability to read and understand rulers, tapes, scales, and thermometers. • Ability to read and understand product specifications established by Russell Stover Chocolates and recognize deviations from those specifications. • Experience operating a scan gun. • A passion for learning. What it's like at the Russell Stover Plants • Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. We also go through an in-depth Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training on your first day and continue to share safety tips daily • Surroundings. You'll be working around different machines – Schubert's, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and chocolate candy banks/steels. • Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs/ladders, and routinely lift 50 lbs. • Temperature. You will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment. Our temperatures are consistently around 63°F but could fluctuate depending on your specific role. Temperatures within the warehouse are more consistent with the outdoor temperature. • Smell. You will enjoy a variety of deliciously sweet aromas and you may end your day smelling like chocolate! • Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for food safety, personal safety and in guidance with our good manufacturing practices (GMP). Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required. Leather, imitation leather, or rubber boots or shoes must be worn in the kitchen and other areas when working around hot liquid/product or hot water. At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks. Make Happy. Work Happy.
See More Details >>Position Open In: • Surgoinsville, TN • Corsicana, TX NO SALES! Entry Level Production & Up. Stackers, Quality Control & Machine Operators Needed! Positions available. All positions offer full benefit packages (Including Health Ins., 401k & Vacation). APPLY TODAY!!! Fill out Application or upload resume below! 1) MACHINE OPERATOR Looking for a new opportunity with Homeland Vinyl Products? Please review the information below! Description: Operation of barrel heathers, die heaters, thermal couple, filter bags, pumps, color feeders, loaders, water systems, and calibrator and vents. Other duties include, but are not limited to paperwork accuracy, schedule compliance, working individually and in a team, and cleanliness and safety. Requirements: Must be able to work 12-hours shifts in a manufacturing/warehouse environment. Must also be able to work overtime when applicable. Schedule: Non-rotating, 12-hour shifts. Day shift: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Grave shift: 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Week one: Working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Off Wednesday and Thursday. Week two: Working Wednesday and Thursday. Off Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. • Please note: While there are opportunities available on days or graves, you will not be rotated from one shift to another. 2) STACKER Looking for a new opportunity with Homeland Vinyl Products? Please review the information below! Description: Product inspection, stacking product, shrink wrapping, banding, and securing bundles. Will coordinate with the Material Handlers to move product to the staging area. Requirements: Must be able to work 12-hours shifts in a manufacturing/warehouse environment. Must also be able to work overtime when applicable. Schedule:Non-rotating, 12-hour shifts. Day shift: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Grave shift: 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Week one: Working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Off Wednesday and Thursday. Week two: Working Wednesday and Thursday. Off Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. • Please note: While there are opportunities available on days or graves, you will not be rotated from one shift to another. 3) QUALITY CONTROL Looking for a new opportunity with the Quality Control Department at Homeland Vinyl Products? Please review the information below! Description: Taking measurements of finished product, color checks, logging of measurements, weight checks, labeling of finished products, and finish inspections for shipping purposes. Requirements: Must be able to use and understand a tape measure, calipers, and micrometers. Must understand basic math such as add, subtract, and decimal values. Schedule: Non-rotating, 12-hour shifts. Day shift: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Grave shift: 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Week one: Working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Off Wednesday and Thursday. Week two: Working Wednesday and Thursday. Off Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. • Please note: While there are opportunities available on days or graves, you will not be rotated from one shift to another. Apply Today! For the most prompt response, please APPLY ONLINE. Only those applicants who most closely meet the job criteria will receive a personal response.
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