Machine Operator
Hiring bonus: $25 — Champion Personnel pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Champion Personnel
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $21.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $19.00
- Weekly
- $760
- Yearly (full-time)
- $39,520
This job pays about $19.00/hour — 2% above the median for Machine Operator jobs in Ohio ($18.62/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Machine Operator jobs in Ohio right now
- 26 open Machine Operator jobs in Ohio from 1 agency, 4 of them in Cleveland.
- Pay in these listings: $15.00 – $35.00/hour, median $20.00/hour.
- Typical Machine Operator pay in Ohio: $18.62/hour ($38,730/year, BLS).
Job description
Machine Operator – 2nd Shift
East Side | Cleveland, OH
$19.00/hour | Contract-to-Hire | 4 Openings
Champion Personnel is hiring 4 experienced Machine Operators for a small, family-owned manufacturing company in Cleveland. These positions are for 2nd shift, but candidates must be available to train on 1st shift for up to approximately two months before transitioning to 2nd shift.
Schedule & Pay
- Training: 1st Shift – Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Permanent Schedule: 2nd Shift – Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM
- Starting Pay: $19.00/hour
- 4 positions available
- Contract-to-hire opportunity
What You'll Do
As a Machine Operator, you'll be trained to set up and operate machinery that produces stainless-steel threaded meter rods used in the paper industry. You'll load rods into the machine, monitor the production process, and ensure the finished product meets requirements. Machine cycles can take up to 30 minutes, so attention to detail and patience are important.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for candidates with real machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment. You should be comfortable reading a tape measure, have decent math and measuring skills, be able to stand for long periods, and lift up to 40 lbs. Steel-toe boots are required. Candidates should also be dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently after training.
Excellent attendance is extremely important — candidates must be committed to showing up every scheduled day, particularly during the first 90 days.
Hiring Process
Qualified candidates will complete a math test at Champion Personnel, followed by a face-to-face interview with our client. A resume is required.
Ready for a long-term machine operating opportunity? Apply today! We have 4 openings available.
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