Southwest Summit County
Barberton, OH Staffing Agency for Machine Operators & Assemblers
Our Akron office on West Waterloo Road is about 3 miles from Barberton and 6 from Norton, and those two towns have kept our recruiters busy: 325 placements since 2024 for 7 employers, 218 in Norton and 103 in Barberton. Machine operators are the largest group, with production workers, assemblers and maintenance techs rounding out the crews.
Source: Lingo Staffing placement records, October 2026. Rating from the Akron branch Google profile.
What Barberton & Norton employers hire us for
Machine operators lead our Barberton and Norton work, on first, second and third shift, and Norton work has also included polishing and other metal-finishing jobs. Operator pay here has run $12.50 to $13.80 an hour (typically $13.50), while assemblers earned $18 and production workers typically $16. Tell us whether you need machine tenders or set-up operators: the two are recruited and priced differently.
What we have actually paid.
Hourly pay on Barberton, Norton and Copley placements, last 24 months. Ranges run from the 10th to the 90th percentile; a role appears only with 8 or more placements behind it.
| Role | Pay range | Typical | Placements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine operator | $12.50–$13.80 | $13.50 | 98 |
| Production worker | $15.10–$18.00 | $16.00 | 32 |
| Assembler | $18.00 | $18.00 | 29 |
| General labor | $15.00–$17.30 | $15.00 | 9 |
| Maintenance tech | $14.00–$18.15 | $17.00 | 8 |
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How we cover Barberton & Norton.
Barberton is about 3 miles from our West Waterloo Road office and Norton about 6, so screening, orientation and first-day check-ins happen in person. Wadsworth, across the line in Medina County, and Copley sit next door along I-76, and Fairlawn and Doylestown are in the same coverage. We recruit from the towns around your plant first, which keeps commutes short on every shift.
- Barberton
- Norton
- Wadsworth
- Copley
- Fairlawn
- Doylestown
Your Akron office
Lingo Staffing, Akron ↗753 W Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44314
about 3 miles from our office · Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
☎ (330) 745-38384.6★ from 110 Google reviews
What people say about our Akron team.
4.6★ across 110 Google reviews for the Akron branch that serves Barberton & Norton. Every quote below is a real, public review.
“In my opinion the best agency out there. First off, they still gave me an opportunity to come after going to the wrong location when they were close to closing. Second, they’re just wonderful people.”
“This far they have had great communication, and placement. No issues, large or small. Their team is energetic and very helpful. I would gladly recommend then to anyone.”
Request workers in Barberton & Norton.
Tell our Akron team what you need and a local recruiter follows up with you directly. From our records since 2024: half of the Akron branch’s orders had a first worker starting within 5 days, and 68% within a week. Barberton is about 3 miles from the office, so interviews and onboarding stay close to your plant.
- Temporary, temp-to-hire or direct hire
- Screened candidates who live near your site
- We handle payroll, taxes and workers’ comp
Rather talk it through? Call (330) 745-3838
The straight answers.
How close is Lingo’s office to Barberton?
About 3 miles. The Akron branch is at 753 W Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44314, phone (330) 745-3838, and since 2024 it has placed 325 workers at Barberton, Norton and Copley job sites for 7 employers.
What do machine operators and assemblers earn in Barberton and Norton?
In the last two years our machine operator placements here paid $12.50 to $13.80 an hour (typically $13.50) and assemblers $18. Production workers ran $15.10 to $18 (typically $16), general labor $15 to $17.30 (typically $15) and maintenance techs $14 to $18.15 (typically $17).
Is Norton covered, and what about Wadsworth and Copley?
Norton is where most of our work in this area happens: 218 placements, about 6 miles from the office. Wadsworth in Medina County and Copley are next door along I-76, and Fairlawn and Doylestown are covered too.
Can you fill second- and third-shift operator jobs?
Yes. Our Barberton and Norton operator orders have covered first, second and third shift, and we recruit for the specific shift you need. On speed, the Akron branch’s numbers since 2024: half of orders had a first worker starting within 5 days, 68% within a week.
Does Lingo do temp-to-hire for Barberton manufacturers?
Yes, alongside short-term temp help and direct hire. A temp-to-hire operator works on Lingo’s payroll, with Lingo covering payroll taxes and workers’ compensation, until you decide to bring them onto yours.
Can the Akron office handle a hiring push?
The branch has started 46 people in one week, its high since 2024. For a push in Barberton or Norton, send the start date, shift and headcount; with the office about 3 miles from Barberton, interviews and onboarding stay local.
From Kent to Canton, one office on West Waterloo Road.
Hiring in Barberton & Norton?
Tell us the role, shift and headcount. Our Akron team will scope it with you and start recruiting near your site.