Manual Machinist

Nesco Resource, a 14-time Best in Staffing Award winner, is partnering with a well-established West Side manufacturer in Cleveland, OH to hire an experienced Manual Machinist for a first-shift opportunity. This role is a great fit for a skilled, hands-on machinist who thrives in a job shop environment, working on medium to large precision parts across industries such as automotive, heavy equipment, and steel. This position offers competitive pay, steady daytime hours, and a contract-to-hire path with a company known for craftsmanship and quality.


Job Title: Manual Machinist
Location: Cleveland, OH


Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machine tools including lathes, mills, and horizontal/vertical boring equipment as needed
• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions to machine parts to exact specifications
• Perform full setups independently, including tooling selection and alignment
• Machine large, heavy parts to tight tolerances
• Adjust machine settings such as feeds, speeds, and cuts based on material and setup
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators)
• Maintain equipment and ensure a safe, organized work area
• Use and maintain own machinist tools

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manual machining experience in a manufacturing or job shop environment
• Experience working with medium to large components
• Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot machining issues
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must pass pre-employment screening

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; overtime available after hire-in)
Pay: $25 - $35 an hour based on experience
Type: Contract-to-hire


Benefits Upon Hire-In

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-matching retirement plan (IRA)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Short-term and long-term disability

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.