Precision Machine Operator – 1st Shift

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

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.