Machine Operator – VB8

Professional Placement Services; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, full-time opportunity

Multiple shifts available

Opportunity to learn new skills

Job summary

Professional Placement Services is hiring a Machine Operator in Mentor, OH, offering a competitive pay between $20.00-$22.00/hour. We require dependable, mechanically inclined candidates to operate production machinery, conduct quality inspections, and maintain a clean equipment. Opportunities for overtime and career advancement are available.

Ideal candidates should have manufacturing experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to read blueprints. Join a stable, full-time team emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience preferred.
• Comfortable using computers for production documentation.
• Strong work ethic with excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machinery.
• Perform quality inspections throughout the production process.
• Change tooling as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Experience using precision measuring instruments

Ability to read blueprints

Reliability

Job description

Machine Operator – VB8

Location: Lake County, OH
Shift Available: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift
Pay: Starting at $20.00-$22.00/hour (based on shift and experience)

Looking for a Stable Manufacturing Career?

We’re seeking dependable, mechanically inclined Machine Operators to join a growing precision manufacturing team. If you enjoy working with machinery, making quality parts, and being part of a company that values safety and teamwork, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

No two days are exactly alike as you’ll be responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring production equipment while ensuring quality standards are met.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate production machinery.
• Install and adjust tooling using setup sheets.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain quality and keep parts within tolerance.
• Perform quality inspections throughout the production process.
• Read and follow work instructions and quality procedures.
• Use precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and comparators.
• Change tooling as needed.
• Load and unload materials.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and keep equipment clean.
• Remove burrs and chips from finished parts.
• Deliver completed parts for quality inspection.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Comfortable using computers for production documentation.
• Strong work ethic with excellent attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for up to 6 hours during a shift.
• Lift up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive hand movements and machine adjustments.
• Walk throughout the production facility as needed.
• Ability to distinguish quality defects through visual inspection.

Why Apply?

• Multiple shifts available
• Competitive starting wages
• Stable, full-time opportunity
• Clean manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to learn new skills and advance your career
• Overtime opportunities available

Apply Today!

If you’re dependable, mechanically inclined, and ready to build a long-term career in manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you! Join a team where your skills, work ethic, and commitment to quality are valued every day.