Precision Machine Operator: Setup, Calibrate & Optimize

Paycom - ATS; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a reliable Machine Operator to set up, maintain, and optimize production machinery for continuous, efficient cycles. The role emphasizes precision mechanical work, safety, and collaboration with the team.

You will calibrate equipment, monitor speeds and feeds, feed materials, and perform precise measurements with calipers and micrometers. Document results and uphold quality standards throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years as a Machine Operator in manufacturing or production.
• Must be able to read blueprints and technical manuals with accuracy.
• Adheres to safety regulations and uses PPE consistently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and prepare machinery for production cycles according to specs.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings (speed, feed rate) to maintain performance.
• Feed raw materials or components into semi-automated equipment efficiently.
• Conduct precision inspections of finished parts using measuring tools.
• Periodically test machine operations and troubleshoot routine issues.
• Maintain logs of activity, yield, and defective units.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint interpretation

Precise measurement

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Paycom - ATS in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a reliable Machine Operator to set up, maintain, and optimize production machinery for continuous, efficient cycles. The role emphasizes precision mechanical work, safety, and collaboration with the team.

You will calibrate equipment, monitor speeds and feeds, feed materials, and perform precise measurements with calipers and micrometers. Document results and uphold quality standards throughout shifts.