Machine Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Operator to set up and run a range of industrial equipment. You will read shop drawings and inspect components to ensure quality, using calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Training is available for those with a strong work ethic and mechanical inclination who are eager to learn new equipment and

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or machine operation is preferred but not required.
• Able to read and understand shop drawings or technical instructions.
• Comfortable using basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable and punctual; safety-conscious and able to follow procedures.
• Able to stand, walk, and work in a manufacturing environment; able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments.
• Inspect finished parts and components to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Make adjustments to equipment as needed to maintain production and quality.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-production manufacturing environment.
• Perform other general manufacturing duties as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading shop drawings

Quality awareness

Safety-conscious

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Dependable

Tools

CNC machines

Laser equipment

Press brakes

Lathes

Drill presses

Bandsaws

Forklifts

Ironworkers

Grinders

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of manufacturing equipment
• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments
• Inspect finished parts and components to ensure they meet quality standards
• Make adjustments to equipment as needed to maintain production and quality
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-production manufacturing environment
• Perform other general manufacturing duties as needed

Equipment Experience

Experience with any of the following equipment is a plus:

CNC machines, laser equipment, press brakes, lathes, drill presses, bandsaws, forklifts, ironworkers, grinders, or other industrial manufacturing equipment.

No experience with all of the equipment is required. We are willing to train someone who has a strong work ethic, is mechanically inclined, and is motivated to learn.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings or technical instructions
• Comfortable using basic measuring tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Dependable and punctual
• Safety-conscious and able to follow workplace procedures
• Comfortable standing, walking, and working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new equipment and processes