Machine operator staffing for Michigan factories and production lines
Machine operator staffing from RHO Hiring places operators and machine assistants on presses, molding machines, packaging equipment and automated lines all over Michigan. RHO workers are matched to each machine's function and are ready for the plant floor when they arrive. Call (248) 843-0000 and a manager will return your call, typically within a couple of hours.
Need workers? Call248-843-0000A manager usually calls back within a couple of hoursWhat does a machine operator do?
A machine operator loads material into a machine, starts the machine and runs it. They observe what the machine is producing and keep it running by clearing jams, inspecting parts for correctness as per spec, counting and calling for assistance when necessary. Depending on the plant, the machine could be a stamping press, injection molding machine, preset CNC machine, packaging or filling machine, or automated line station.
Operator jobs can range from entry-level machine tenders (someone else sets up and programs) all the way up to seasoned operators who make adjustments, run gauges and maintain records. RHO Hiring finds out where yours falls on that spectrum: what machines, what materials, what cycle times, what quality controls and what safety procedures operators need to follow (machine guarding, your lockout rules, etc.). Then we find workers to match it and prepare them for your specific site requirements before they step foot in the door. Our guide to staffing a production floor explains the other positions a plant needs to run.
Michigan factories typically run operators on either 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, often around the clock. Weekend and overtime hours are scheduled as business needs rise. RHO staffs all three shifts and weekends. Because good operators are hard to find, temp-to-hire is a common way to retain the operators that excel at working your equipment.
Searching for machine operator employment? Browse our open machine operator positions and apply online. Or feel free to contact us at (248) 843-0000 to schedule a visit to our Southfield location Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. RHO Hiring is an equal opportunity employer.
Matched to the machine
We inquire what the machine does, how it loads and what the operator inspects, and pair people with similar experience.
Ready for the plant floor
Employees are screened for dependability, trained in safety prior to starting work and are oriented to production-line expectations.
What machine operators handle
Loading and unloading
Feeding stock or parts into the machine and removing completed pieces in sync with the cycle.
Running the machine
Starting, running and stopping equipment as per your procedures, and monitoring it during the shift.
Quality checks
Inspecting parts by eye or against gauges or templates, and setting aside out-of-specification parts.
Clearing jams
Clearing of jams and obvious stoppages (to the extent allowed by your procedures), with maintenance calls for the rest.
Counts and records
Recording counts, scrap and downtime on your forms or screens.
Machine assistance
Assist a lead operator: stage material, remove scrap, pack parts and keep the area around the cell clear.
Station housekeeping
Maintain a clean workplace following your plant's safety guidelines.
Safety procedures
Following guarding, lockout and protective equipment rules every time, without shortcuts.
Ways to staff machine operators
Mix them as your floor needs. Your manager sets it up with you.
- 1Entry-level machine tending
Operators who load, unload, and tend machines which others preset.
- 2Experienced operators
Operators who have operated similar equipment previously and who can make adjustments, do quality checks, and maintain records.
- 3Every shift
Day, night and weekend shifts, including 12-hour and around-the-clock schedules.
- 4Temp-to-hire
A way onto your payroll for operators who show what they can do on your machines.
When do you need more machine operators?
- Machines sit idle because no one is there to run them
- Your best operators spend shifts covering for absences
- Scrap rises when new operators run the line
- A new contract or line is starting without enough operators
- Supervisors are running machines instead of supervising
From your call to a full shift
One call. Workers who are matched to your specific floor. A team that stays on the account.
Tell us what you need
Call 248-843-0000, or send the request form: the roles, how many people, the shifts and the start date.
We learn your floor
We learn your workflow, shifts, volume and site rules, allowing us to match workers to the work, rather than just a job title.
Matched and prepared
Employees are vetted for reliability, trained in safety and briefed on your site's expectations before arriving on-site.
Managed on the job
We keep a team on the account. We follow up with your supervisors and swap or add people quickly.
Why Michigan plants get machine operators from RHO Hiring
We learn the machine before we match
RHO learns how you operate, what equipment you have and when you run, so we send people who fit the job.
Prepared for production
Screened for reliability and attention to detail, then trained for safety, they show up understanding what the production floor requires.
Managers who stay on the account
A dedicated management team will follow up with your supervisors and resolve issues quickly.
Locally owned in Southfield
Not a franchise. The owners answer for every placement.
“We, as owners, come in and work directly with our clients.”
Vadym MakoveyCo-Founder, RHO Hiring- Locally owned, not a franchiseNo franchise fees. No remote head office. The company you call is the company that staffs your floor.
- The owners on your accountVadym Makovey, George Makovey and Jackson Siersma work directly with our clients and are answerable for every placement.
- A management team that staysOur dedicated team follows up with your supervisors and resolves issues quickly so they don't cost you shifts.
Machine operator staffing questions
Don’t see yours? Call 248-843-0000 and a manager will answer it.
Do your operators set up and program machines?
Most of our placements are operators and machine assistants that operate equipment that someone else sets up. If setup or adjustments are part of the job, please specify when placing your order. We recruit from people that have that experience and those searches may take longer.
How is machine operator staffing priced?
By the hour worked. The rates vary depending on experience level required for the job, shift worked, overtime, head count and duration of assignment. Experienced operators cost more than machine tenders because the job pays better. You are quoted before anyone is dispatched.
Who trains workers on our machines?
RHO teaches workers about safety ahead of time and acclimates them to production-line realities. Your facility trains them on its specific machinery, processes and hazards. After all, no one knows a site better than the people who run it. We plan with you ahead of placement what will happen on day one.
How fast can machine operators start?
Machine tenders are easier to find than experienced operators. Someone from management calls you back (typically within a couple of hours) to review the job, and we provide you with a realistic start date when we take the order.
What if an operator doesn't work out?
Inform your RHO manager. We'll investigate and if it's not a match we'll terminate the assignment and look for someone who is more compatible with the machine.
Can we hire operators permanently?
Yes. Temp-to-hire is a typical path for operators. Direct hire works when you know you want to hire the worker. The terms for converting a worker to your payroll are outlined in your contract with RHO.
Dependable people for your facility
Related services
All staffing services- Assembly & Production WorkersAssembly line workers, parts and component handlers, machine assistants and production support workers for Michigan plants.
- Quality Control & InspectionMichigan visual inspectors and sorters for gauging, sorting and containment duties in plants and warehouses.
- Temp-to-Hire StaffingEmployees begin on RHO's payroll and transition to yours when both parties are certain it's a good fit.
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