OhioMeansJobs Lake County is assisting a Cleveland based manufacturing employer with their recruiting efforts for the following position: Machine Operator Location: Cleveland, OH Position ID:44073013 Job Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday Shift: 1st-5:00am-2:30pm, 2nd-4:00pm12:30am Wage: $18.00-$20.00 an hour Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement Job Purpose: Machine operators set-up, operate, and maintain machinery, usually in a manufacturing setting. They are responsible for ensuring the maintaining the machine and that it produces high quality products at or above capacity. Duties and responsibilities:

• A Machine Operator operates assigned machinery, monitors and optimizing efficiency, does basic maintenance to machines and performs quality checks;
• Performs all assigned machine shop operations;
• Set up and operates machines;
• Observe machine operations, detect work piece defects and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance;
• Operate machinery and equipment according to work instructions;
• Troubleshoot issues and perform routine and minor maintenance. Submit work orders for the maintenance requirements;
• Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specification and tooling instructions;
• Follows reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor;
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area;
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management;
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures;
• Assists in other work areas as needed and directed by the department supervisor.

Advanced duties and responsibilities:

• Operate multiple machines simultaneously;
• Train others on the proper set and operation of machines in a safe and efficient manner;
• Forklift certified.

Qualifications, Experience, Education:

• Skill Level I -- 5 years of experience, Technical or specific experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior work experience relevant to the position;
• Basic mathematical skills and proficiency in reading a tape measure;
• Read and interpret blueprints;
• Mechanical and technical aptitude and capacity.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Strength -- Ability to lift up to 35lbs repeatedly;
• Motion -- Employee will stand for majority of the shift, will kneel, squat and climb step multiple times throughout the day;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements -- Must be able to hear and see parts as they are machined, looking and listening for deficiencies and machinery malfunctions. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally;
• Work Environment -- The majority of the time will be indoors, in non-temperature-controlled environments. Position is exposed to oils, lubricants and other substances used in the machining process;
• Emotional Demands -- Position requires employees to be vigilant to ensure safety of everyone in the area. Requires decisions on the proper operation of machine;
• Safety -- Position is a safety sensitive position. Position requires following all safety procedures, policies and PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.

For immediate consideration, please contact Lucie