Manufacturing & production Skilled machine operator | $25

• 32 /hr.

| direct hire

SKILLED MACHINE OPERATOR

| $25

• 32 /HR.

|

DIRECT HIRE.

new philadelphia, ohio Posted 8/18/2026 Closes 9/17/2026 Job details Summary Spherion $25.00

• $32.00 per hour Permanent Industry manufacturing & production (Production Occupations) Reference number D_26-00182-Prof Skilled Machine Operator | Permanent Night Shift 7p-7a | $25
• 32 /hr.

| Direct Hire Permanent Night Shift (7p-7a) Opportunity | Training Conducted on 1st Shift (7a-7p) Spherion Mid Ohio's Professional Division is partnered with a well-established organization in New Philadelphia, Ohio seeking skilled Machine Operators to join their production team. This direct hire opportunity offers long-term career stability, structured training, competitive compensation, and opportunities for future advancement. This is not a basic production role. The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical aptitude, math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to read and follow detailed job orders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out Permanent night shift position in specialized production environment Direct hire opportunity with long-term growth potential Competitive pay from $25 to $32 /hr. based on experience Structured training program for candidates with strong transferable skills Opportunity to advance into lead or supervisory roles Key Responsibilities The Skilled Machine Operator will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting high-speed production equipment used to create finished products.

Responsibilities include:

• Set up and operate specialized production machinery ...
• Read and follow detailed job orders and production specifications
• Make machine adjustments for setup, quality, and production accuracy
• Monitor production runs to ensure efficiency and quality standards
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and make adjustments as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Pull, inspect, and review product samples throughout production
• Lead or direct a small crew during production runs
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work area What We're Looking For Qualified candidates should have:
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Machine operating experience in a skilled production environment
• Experience with machine setup, adjustments, troubleshooting, or changeovers
• Ability to read job orders, work instructions, and basic machine documentation
• Intermediate math skills
• Experience using rulers, calipers, or other measuring devices
• Ability to use hand tools for setup and adjustment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to problem-solve in real time
• Strong attendance and reliability
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead, direct, or support a small production crew Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate may come from a background in:
• Printing or bindery operations
• Packaging or converting
• High-speed manufacturing
• CNC or precision machine operation
• Skilled machine setup, troubleshooting, and changeover environments
• Industrial maintenance or mechanically intensive manufacturing environments Candidates with strong transferable mechanical, production, and troubleshooting skills are encouraged to apply.

Schedule Permanent Night Shift Position Selected candidates will complete training on day shift (7a-7p) before transitioning to their permanent night shift (7p-7a) assignment.

Schedule details include:

• Training conducted on day shift (7a-7p)
• Permanent placement on night shift (7p-7a)
• Overtime may be available or required based on production needs Compensation and Benefits
• $25 to $32 /hr. based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Long-term growth potential Why This Role This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on machine operation, mechanical problem-solving, and taking ownership of production quality.

The company is willing to train the right person with strong aptitude, reliability, and a desire to build a long-term career in a specialized skilled role with opportunities for future growth and advancement. This position is permanently assigned to night shift following completion of training on day shift. Show more share this job. send via e-mail print it Get in touch. We are here to help you with your questions. JJ Jessica Johnson jjohnson@spherionohio.com