Machine Operator

Now hiring for a Machine Operator

Location: Blue Ash, OH

Pay Rate: $18.00 – $26.00 per hour

Schedule: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM and 3:00 PM-11:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

Machines Don’t Run Without You.

Looking for Machine Operator jobs in Blue Ash where dependable work keeps production moving? This opportunity lets you operate manufacturing equipment, monitor product quality, and help produce consistent results in a safe, fast-paced production environment.

A Grind and Hone Operator sets up, runs, and maintains industrial machinery to shape metal or plastic parts, remove burrs, and achieve tight dimensional tolerances and smooth surface finishes.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Machine Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Set up and operate grinding and honing machines to machine parts to precise specifications
• Adjust machine controls and position materials using clamps, chucks, hoists, and other workholding devices
• Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and machining instructions
• Measure finished parts using precision instruments to verify tolerances and quality standards
• Inspect parts using GD&T requirements and specification guidelines
• Change, sharpen, and replace grinding stones, abrasives, and machine components as needed
• Monitor machine operations and make adjustments to maintain product quality
• Identify defects, excessive wear, vibration issues, and out-of-tolerance conditions
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while following all company safety procedures

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience Requirements

• 1-2 years of machining, manufacturing, or machine shop experience required
• Experience operating grinding, honing, or similar precision machining equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, work orders, and machining instructions
• Experience using precision measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) preferred
• Prior aerospace manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

Physical Capabilities

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive movements
• Ability to safely operate machining equipment and work in a production environment

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for training and advancement.

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What You Will Do

As a Machine Operator you will operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain manufacturing equipment to produce quality products according to production schedules and established procedures. You will inspect finished products, replenish materials, identify equipment issues, perform routine machine checks, maintain production records, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

• Configure and operate grinding and honing machines, adjust machine controls, and position workpieces using clamps, chucks, or hoists.
• Read technical drawings, blueprints, work orders, and machining instructions to determine operational sequences and tool requirements.
• Measure finished parts using precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gauges, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
• Change, sharpen, or replace dull cutting stones, abrasives, and machine parts as needed.
• Observe live machine operations to catch defects, vibration issues, or wear, making real-time adjustments to keep parts within specification.

The Machine Operator helps transform materials into finished products through the safe operation of manufacturing equipment and careful attention to production quality. This role requires mechanical aptitude, consistency, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Successful Machine Operator professionals understand machine operation, production procedures, and quality inspection while maintaining productivity and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Dependable performance helps ensure successful manufacturing operations.

This career offers meaningful opportunities for individuals who enjoy machine operation and manufacturing.