Machine Operator
Date: Jul 2, 2026
Location: Winsted, CT, US, 06098
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
Uses machines and equipment to assist with manufacturing, while performing specialized tasks to create and produce a standard or customized product.
A Day In The Life
- Performs typical machine shop and press operations
- Operates a press production, braid winding, lathe or crimping machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
- Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, manufacturing drawings, bills of material or other written instructions or procedures.
- Accurately record number of parts produced both good and scrap
- Utilize hand tools such as a hand held screw driver and drill guns
- Maintain inventory of product in work stations
- Must perform quality work checks to insure the product meets quality standards
- Identify product defects and report it
- Maintain safety, quality, productivity and housekeeping standards as required
- Maintain accurate and timely data
- Report any safety problems, hazards, accidents and near misses to management
- Must be able to adjust machine settings as necessary to complete assigned task
- Properly use safety equipment, including machine guarding, interlocks and safety curtains are working properly or report it
- Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve simple quality product issues
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Ability to read and interpret tape measure or measuring devices
- Previous Machine Operator experience preferred
- Ability to read, speak and understand English
- Capable of basic math skills
- Ability to follow basic directions
- Ability to use basic hand tools
- Ability to use critical thinking and reasoning to solve problems
- May be on your feet up to 50% of the time depending on job assigned
- Ability to work well together with others, collaborate and work independently
- Ability to get along with others creating a positive environment
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
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