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Machine Operator
Posted: 01/20/26
2025-04-04
2025-07-02
Job Number: 44617839
Pay Rate: $20.00 / hour
Job Description
? Job Opening: Machine Operator – Polishing & Production Support
? Location: Cleveland, OH
? Shifts Available:
- 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Monday–Friday)
- 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Monday–Friday)
- 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM (Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday)
? Pay Rate: $18–$20/hour (based on experience and shift)
? Job Summary:
Join a small, growing team at a respected manufacturer of metering rods used in paper and label industries. You'll start in the polishing department, preparing custom-designed rods for shipment by applying a protective chemical coating for shine and corrosion resistance. As you gain experience, you may rotate into other key roles across the shop floor—supporting grinding, straightening, cutting, or etching processes.
Join a small, growing team at a respected manufacturer of metering rods used in paper and label industries. You'll start in the polishing department, preparing custom-designed rods for shipment by applying a protective chemical coating for shine and corrosion resistance. As you gain experience, you may rotate into other key roles across the shop floor—supporting grinding, straightening, cutting, or etching processes.
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering long-term career potential, built-in raises, and the chance to grow into more complex machine operation roles.
?️ Primary Responsibilities:
- Apply chemical coatings to rods in the polishing area
- Package finished rods in cardboard tubes for shipment
- Assist in grinding excess debris and preparing rods
- Load rods onto straightening machines for cutting
- Operate the role machine to create grooves and etchings
- Rotate into other departments as needed
- Lift materials up to 40 lbs
- Follow shop safety protocols at all times
✅ Requirements:
- Machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to stand for long periods and work independently
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Comfortable with math, tape measure use, and problem solving
- Fluent in English (reading and writing)
- Steel toe boots required
- Background check and 5-panel drug screen required
? Company Culture:
This second-generation, family-owned company has been in business since 1977 and currently employs a tight-knit team of 15 across all shifts. The environment is laid-back, but productive—ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a team that values reliability and pride in craftsmanship.
This second-generation, family-owned company has been in business since 1977 and currently employs a tight-knit team of 15 across all shifts. The environment is laid-back, but productive—ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a team that values reliability and pride in craftsmanship.
? Growth & Benefits Upon Hire:
- $1/hour raise upon full-time hire
- Additional raises at 1-year and 2-year anniversaries
- Monthly performance-based bonus potential
- Medical benefits (Medical Mutual, ~$20/week for single coverage, begins after 60 days)
- 401(k) with company match (after 6 months)
- 2 weeks paid vacation starting immediately upon hire
- Excellent long-term stability and very low turnover
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