95 Machine Operator jobs in Forest Park

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Job Description:

We are seeking a reliable Machine Operator to support daily production operations by running card stripping machines, punch presses, and performing detailed product inspections. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow written procedures, and a commitment to maintaining quality standards and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with operating and troubleshooting machinery and working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load, operate, and perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on both stripper and punch machines.
  
  
• Review daily work orders and ensure all required materials are correctly loaded and available.
  
  
• Perform thorough inspections on product strips and decks, rejecting defective products per procedure.
  
  
• Ensure all production documentation and standard operating procedures are followed accurately.
  
  
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with 5S standards.
  
  
• Coordinate with team members to contain and address any quality issues or defective products.
  
  

This role requires standing for extended periods, lifting to 35 pounds, and safely moving machinery. If you have at least 1–2 years of experience and are looking to grow in a production-focused environment, we encourage you to apply.

About Us:

At NCW, we do our best to provide the brightest talent to the best companies across the country. Founded in 2000, our company’s purpose was to redefine the way people think about contract staffing. People come first in our business. Our services are refined with in-depth expertise in our industry verticals, construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering. We care about finding solutions that benefit everyone involved: our clients, our candidates, and our workforce.

NCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are important components of our culture and hiring practices. NCW is an employer and business partner dedicated to elevating the quality of life of our employees, clients, and communities.

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Position Summary:
The basic function of the Machine Operator is to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Analyze work orders, work pieces, and blueprints to determine process, materials, equipment, and sequence of operations required to machine parts.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and saws.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions, adjust machine controls as required and verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Efficiently set-up machines.
• Keep a machine running efficiently.
• Identify issues or problems with set-ups.
• Thoroughly deburr parts.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• Calculate figures and formulas that pertain to the work area.
• Problem-solve undefined expectations.
• Computer literate.
• Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Education and/or Experience:
Two year CNC degree and/or equivalent experience.
Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands Include:
• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Use of hands and arms to operate equipment; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Being able to see (20/25 vision with or without glasses) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations.
• Steel toed shoes are a requirement for this position.
Work Environment:
This person will work in a manufacturing environment which is temperature controlled. The person will be working near moving mechanical parts. This setting involves manufacturing equipment with others working in close proximity.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Job Description

Opportunity: MACHI

**Can you handle materials safely and efficiently? Are you passionate and do you want to make an impact? If so, begin your new career with TW Metals!

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Requirements:

• Be safe
• Keep your area clean and organized
• Be willing to learn, training provided
• Experience operating saws to cut metal
• Experience operating forklift or side loader
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Committed and comfortable working independently

Extra Credit :

Deburr; Packing; Export; Receiving; Shipping; PVC M/C; Chop Saw; Band Saw; Plate Saw; Shear M/C; Waterjet; Laser M/C

Physical Demands:

Position requires standing, sitting, stooping, and kneeling

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, with assistance

Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception with or without corrected vision

**The Good Stuff: **

We invest in our people! $2,000+ per year incentive eligibility; Performance-based bonus; Tuition reimbursement; Generous yearly profit-sharing 401(k) deposit and of course a full comprehensive benefits program.

TW Metals, LLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. TW Metals is also committed to complying with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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• • Experience operating saws to cut metal • Experience operating forklift or side loader

• High School or better in General Education or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Description

Location: Hebron, OH

Work Setting: Onsite – Manufacturing Facility

Schedules Available (Choose Your Shift):

• Straight Day or Night Shifts (2-2-3 rotation):
• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM ($1.00 shift differential)
• Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days, off 2 days, work 2 days, off 3 days — repeat. This rotation gives you every other weekend off.
• Rotating Days & Nights (4 on / 4 off):
• Work 2 day shifts (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM), then 2 night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM), followed by 4 days off. ($.50 shift differential paid out on both day and night shift)
• Training Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (first 2 weeks)

What You'll Get

• Base Pay: $19. 0–$2 .00/hour to start
• Training & Advancement: On-the-job mentorship with accelerated pay-for-skills path
• Sign-On Bonus: 1,500 total
• 500 paid on first paycheck
• 1,000 paid after 90 days
• Incentive Pay: Based on scrap rate, quality output, and pounds per labor hour
• Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO

Job Summary:

We’re hiring mechanically inclined individuals for a hands-on manufacturing role in a high-output plastics and packaging production facility. This position supports either the Slitting or Extrusion departments depending on experience and operational need. Operators will be trained on critical equipment, quality checks, troubleshooting, and safe handling of raw materials. Successful hires will thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in producing high-quality product, and seek growth toward Lead Tech positions.

What You'll Do

• Operate industrial slitter or extruder machinery, including setup, monitoring, and shutdown
• Use tape measures, gauges, templates, and digital tools to verify dimensional accuracy
• Perform quality checks for surface defects, flatness, and conformance to specifications
• Maintain logbooks, input production data, and interact with PLC systems
• Load, thread, and align feedstock materials; install blades, spacers, lay-on bars, and sleeves
• Monitor gauges, temperatures, and material flow during production
• Follow safety protocols including lockout/tagout, PPE use, and forklift operation
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in production areas
• Communicate machine issues to supervisors and maintenance as needed
• Cross-train across departments with potential for Lead Tech advancement

What You Bring

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, construction, auto mechanic, or similar mechanical environment
• Ability to read and use a tape measure
• Comfortable working at heights and performing math with fractions
• Strong work ethic and consistent attendance record
• Willingness to undergo background check and drug screening

Preferred:

• Prior experience with extrusion or slitting machinery
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience using micrometers or similar precision tools
• Computer literacy for logging data and generating reports

Work Environment

• Exposure to heat, cold, noise, and industrial conditions
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods
• Physically demanding, fast-paced environment
• All-weather work conditions inside a climate-impacted facility

Individual will be responsible for operating the CNC machines, to manufacture quality parts consistent with current safety, ISO, Quality, and housekeeping requirements.

Able to read calipers

Able to read CNC prints understanding dimensions to .000

Able to fill out paperwork (quality forms, daily inspections forms etc.)

Able to use hand tools (air guns, wrenches, drill press, etc.)

Able to operator one or more machines as required

Understand machine controls (start, stop, E-stop, etc.)

Must pass medical exam (powder coat only)