Job ID: KN2611435
Location: Mentor, OH
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 03/12/2026
Manual Machine Operator | $18/hr. | 7 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Friday
What Matters Most
- Competitive hourly pay starting at $18+/hr., based on experience
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7 am – 3:30 pm
- Location: Mentor, OH
- Full-time direct hire opportunity with a stable manufacturing company
- Team-focused production environment with supportive leadership
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Manual / Automatic Hone Operator to support precision machining operations. In this role, you will operate and maintain honing machines used to finish precision components to exact specifications. This position requires strong blueprint reading skills, attention to detail, and the ability to inspect parts to ensure compliance with customer and engineering requirements.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate manual and automatic honing machines
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and machining specifications
- Perform machine setups and tear-downs as required
- Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality and dimensional requirements
- Use precision measuring instruments such as dial bores and Sunnen gauges
- Handle machined materials carefully to ensure product consistency
- Complete production documentation and reports accurately
Qualifications & Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum 5 years of relevant machining or honing experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Experience using precision inspection tools and gauges
- Understanding of GD&T and machining tolerances preferred
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive pay starting at $18/hr. based on experience
- Stable manufacturing environment
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and voluntary insurance options
- Supportive, team-focused work environment
- Opportunities for cross-training and career development
Your New Organization
Join an established organization providing inspection, testing, and certification services across food, agriculture, and consumer goods industries. Recognized for strong communication, technical expertise, and dependable service, the team supports customers with accurate data and trusted compliance solutions.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary for this position is $18/hr., excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will be based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and company pay structure. Hiring at the top of the range is rare, allowing room for future growth.
