Machine Shop Assistant $18/Hour

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

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Machine Shop Assistant for a mechanical/industrial role. You will support machine operators, load materials, and help prepare parts for machining.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing or industrial labor experience, can lift up to 50 lbs, and work on multiple shifts. This hands-on position offers growth in a machine shop environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on ability with machines.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial labor environments.
• Experience with basic machine shop or production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support machine operators with daily machining operations.
• Load and unload raw materials, metal components, and finished parts.
• Assist with preparing parts for machining and operating machines.
• Load and unload incoming deliveries and outbound freight.
• Keep machines stocked with materials and maintain workflow.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing experience

Industrial labor background

Forklift operation

Job description

Machine Shop Assistant – Mechanical / Industrial Role

• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Schedule: All Shifts Available
• Pay: $18.00 per hour

Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, learning how machines operate, and being part of a manufacturing team that builds real products?

Express Employment Professionals is currently hiring a Machine Shop Assistant for a growing manufacturing company in Dayton. This is a great opportunity for individuals with mechanical aptitude, manufacturing experience, or industrial labor backgrounds looking to grow their skills in a machine shop environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support machine operators with daily machining operations
• Load and unload raw materials, metal components, and finished parts
• Assist withpreparing parts for machining and operating machines
• Load and unload incoming deliveries and outbound freight
• Keep machines stocked with materials and maintain workflow
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

What We’re Looking For

• Previous manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial labor experience preferred
• Operated a sit down forklift
• Mechanically inclined and eager to learn machining processes
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Reliable, safety-focused, and team-oriented
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions