CNC MACHINE OPERATOR

AppleOne Employment Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a dependable CNC Machine Operator for a 3-month contract in Cleveland, OH. You will set up and run CNC equipment, inspect parts, and document production steps in a team-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have hands-on CNC experience, strong measurement skills, and a commitment to quality and safety. Evening shift, weekdays, with potential extension or hire based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 6 months of CNC machine operation experience.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Intermediate computer and math skills.
• Ability to accurately measure parts and follow work orders, drawings, and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines to fabricate parts according to work orders, drawings, and production requirements.
• Load parts, cycle machines through production runs, and monitor equipment for malfunctions or worn tooling.
• Deburr, de-gate, polish, package, and move completed parts according to established router steps.
• Inspect parts for quality, minimize scrap, and ensure finished production meets customer specifications and deadlines.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and communicate with team members regarding production runs and operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while following 5S standards, safety procedures, and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

CNC operation

Measuring parts

5S & safety

English fluency

Tools

CNC lathes

CNC mills

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable CNC Machine Operator for a contract opportunity in Cleveland, OH. This role is ideal for a mechanically inclined manufacturing professional with hands-on CNC experience who takes pride in producing quality parts, following clear work instructions, and contributing to a safe, organized production environment.

As a CNC Machine Operator, you will support daily production by setting up and operating CNC equipment, monitoring machine performance, inspecting parts, and completing required production documentation. This is a great opportunity to join a team-oriented manufacturing environment with supportive leadership, steady weekday hours, and the potential for extension or hire based on business needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines to fabricate parts according to work orders, drawings, and production requirements.
• Load parts, cycle machines through production runs, and monitor equipment for malfunctions or worn tooling.
• Deburr, de-gate, polish, package, and move completed parts according to established router steps.
• Inspect parts for quality, minimize scrap, and ensure finished production meets customer specifications and deadlines.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and communicate with team members regarding production runs and operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while following 5S standards, safety procedures, and continuous improvement practices.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Rate: $19 to $20 per hour.
• Job Type: 3 month contract with possible extension or hire.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
• Location: Cleveland, OH 44130.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Set up and operate CNC machinery for production runs.
• Load parts, monitor machine cycles, and identify machine or tooling issues.
• Use hand tools to finish parts and prepare completed production for the next process.
• Maintain quality, safety, documentation, and 5S standards throughout the shift.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum 6 months of CNC machine operation experience required.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Intermediate computer and math skills.
• Ability to accurately measure parts and follow work orders, drawings, and written instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn CNC programming and robot operations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in above-ambient temperatures.
• Strong attendance, reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and elevate production or equipment issues appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC lathes or CNC mills.
• Strong manufacturing background with the ability to quickly learn CNC operations.
• Experience using hand tools for deburring, polishing, de-gating, or finishing parts.
• Familiarity with 5S, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required for temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.