Machine Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Walker, MI is seeking a Machine Operator to set up and run production equipment, performing drilling, cutting, punching, forming, and deburring while maintaining quality.

The role requires 1-2 years of metals machining experience, blueprint reading, and ability to work with precision measuring tools; the position is full-time on first shift with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience setting up punch presses, cut off saws, and drill presses.
• Basic blueprint reading.
• Able to work with micrometers, calipers, height indicators, and other measuring equipment.
• High school diploma and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machines for drilling, cutting, punching, forming, and deburring.
• Perform daily/weekly maintenance on production machines.
• Maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist with product assemblies as needed.
• Support Continuous Improvement and the Suggestion System.
• Maintain high level of Workplace Organization (5S).

Skills

Punch presses

Drill presses

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Measuring equipment

Organizational skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Metals machining education

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height indicators

Job description

Machine Operator Summary: Do you want to work for a destination company that specializes in global parcel handling across the world? Are you mechanically-minded, quality-oriented, and love to build things? This machine operator job is just for you.

Machine Operator Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate production machines to perform a variety of repetitive processes such as drilling, cut-off, punching, forming, burring, deburring, resistant welding, and tumbling
• May involve close tolerances
• Perform daily/weekly maintenance on production machines
• Responsible for inventory accuracy
• Assist with product assemblies as needed
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Suggestion System as required
• Maintain high level of WPO (Workplace Organization)

Schedule & Pay:

• 1st shift 5:30am-2:00pm; Monday-Friday overtime is voluntary
• $18.00/HR

Machine Operator Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience setting up punch presses, cut off saws, and drill presses
• Basic blueprint reading
• Additional metals machine or resistance welding education desired
• Must be able to work with micrometers, calipers, height indicators, and other measuring equipment
• Must have good mechanical ability
• High school diploma
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills and a mindset for continuous improvement

Location: Walker, MI

Position Type: Evaluation hire, full-time