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Updated March 26, 2025

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General machine operator resume

Ralph Brooks

(680) 555-5797 | rbrooks@example.com

New York, NY | 12733 W. Main St. - 94140

Work experience

2019 - Present
General Machine Operator, Adecco Staffing, USA - New York, NY
- Installed transmission bolts and solenoids using air gun and used press machine to install transmission rings.
- Operate mold presses, testers, and machines used in the production process.
- Inspected Plastic parts for defects.
- Operated printing equipment to provide high quality and timely products with specific responsibility of one or more pieces of equipment.
- Maintain machine operation in order to meet production requirements.
2017 - 2019
General Helper, Tyson Foods - Pine Bluff, AR
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Check chicken tenders, weight checking, and FP chicken nuggets Accomplishments Cutlery, PPE, Sanitation,
- Pick boxes up and stack them on pallets off the assembly line.
- Knife jobs on assembly line, boxing and bagging product,
- Worked in cold area cutting and packaging meat Interpreted for non-English speaking employees in communication with administration and during training
2016 - 2017
General Machine Operator, Tyson Foods - Pine Bluff, AR
- Wear required PPE as needed.
- Receive, check and store raw materials.
- Machine Operator ~ maintained ingredient level in a machine that coated the products moving on the assembly line.

Skills

Tape Measure
Customer Service
Troubleshoot
Warehouse Environment
Assembly Line
CNC
PPE
Food Preparation
Company Goals
Machine Operators

Education

High School Diploma, (2016 - 2016)
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General machine operator resume

Bobby Holmes

(920) 555-3337 | bholmes@example.com

Milwaukee, WI | 42843 N. Park Rd. - 42089

Work experience

2020 - Present
General Machine Operator, Briggs & Stratton - Milwaukee, WI
- Inspected finished product for quality * Worked on assembly line with various station to get a finished product.
- Performed routine set-ups and adjusted machines to maintain tolerances and reset, re-started, and performed minor adjustments to production equipment.
- Follow all safety procedures and update all guidelines according to manufacturer.
2011 - 2020
Assistant Operator, ManpowerGroup - Milwaukee, WI
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation as is required by organization and OSHA.
- Required to operate slitter machine and band coils.
- Maintained compliance to company policies, work rules, safety and housekeeping standards.
- Pulled and packed orders Operated standup and sit down forklifts extensively, and safely transport heavy loads.
- Operate machines, inspect parts, complete paper work, pack parts, keep work space clean.
- Monitor equipment and print jobs for quality control and deadlines.
2010 - 2011
Deboner, Pilgrim's Pride - Chattanooga, TN
- Prepare chicken wings, whole chicken, leg quarters, chicken tenders, and other fabricated meat products using meat trimmings.
- performed first cut on chicken on an assembly line at a very fast rate.
- Clean contaminated product places it back on assembly line.
- Used knife to debone thight meat for production
- Hang product off assembly line on to food mate at a pace.
- Cut a chicken into different parts while working on a assembly line.

Skills

Hand Trucks
Meat Products
Telephone Numbers
Raw Materials
Automotive Parts
Facility
Expansion Joints
Debone
Customer Service
Certain Amount

Education

High School Diploma, (2010 - 2010)
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General machine operator resume

Gary Ramirez

(390) 555-2597 | gramirez@example.com

Charlotte, NC | 99785 N. Cedar St. - 45494

Work experience

2012 - Present
General Machine Operator, Shutterfly - Charlotte, NC
- Use a computer automated system to find customer orders and print.
- Checked for imperfections in products through computer use, trained new employees, and put in daily quality checks.
- Certified Xerox iGen4 Digital Press Operator.
2011 - 2012
Forming Roll Operator, Aerotek - Charlotte, NC
- Assisted with printing and press machine
- Operated a digital CNC controlled brake press, worked from blue prints and utilized measuring devices
- Perform quality checks on products and parts Assemble units according to S.O.P Review work to ensure assembly is performed perfectly
- Inspected and measured work pieces using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers for conformance to specifications.
2009 - 2011
Deboner, Pilgrim's Pride - Sumter, SC
- Used knife to debone thight meat for production
- Cut, sliced and trimmed poultry meat by use of knives, cleavers and meat saws.
- Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, band saws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.

Skills

Quality Checks
Fiber Glass
Automotive Parts
SPC
Poultry Products
Meat Products
Daily Production
Assembly Line
Usda
RAN

Education

High School Diploma, (2009 - 2009)
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General machine operator resume

Dorothy Franklin

(810) 555-3919 | dfranklin@example.com

Mount Sterling, KY | 28273 E. Main Ave. - 15524

Work experience

2017 - Present
General Machine Operator, Cooper-Standard Automotive - Mount Sterling, KY
- Study production schedules and estimated run time requirements to complete job assignments efficiently and be cost effective.
- Put car parts together onto lines.
- Helped assemble high quality vehicles and provided logistical support to the assembly line in a just-in-time manufacturing environment.
- Assisted in trouble shooting machine, making necessary adjustments and occasionally maintenance.
2012 - 2017
Stacking Machine Operator, Kelly Services - Indianapolis, IN
- Hand pack product in box on assembly line.
- Cleaned, oiled and made adjustments and repairs to machinery and equipment using hand tools.
- General production and assembly line.
- Worked on assembly line making vehicle parts
2011 - 2012
Deboner, Peco Foods - Tuscaloosa, AL
- Cut poultry on an assembly line
- Worked along assembly lines, performing one or two steps in the preparation process.
- Trimmed fat off meat productsSort and packaged need and chicken products
- Used knife to debone thight meat for production

Skills

Inspect Parts
PPE
ISO
Safety Procedures
Meat Products
Production Process
QA
Production Machines
Small Parts
Different Types

Education

High School Diploma, (2011 - 2011)
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General machine operator resume

Jennifer Reynolds

(570) 555-0691 | jreynolds@example.com

Lawrence, KS | 3357 E. Main Ave. - 48513

Work experience

2018 - Present
General Machine Operator, Berry Co - Lawrence, KS
- Performed quality checks on product post manufacturing and pre shipping.
- General box erector machine operations Machine maintenance and clean up Product quality control Conduct daily activities in a safe and timely manner
- Perform periodic quality checks on the trash bags that were being made.
- Produce quality product while keeping production numbers up.
- Maintain production on assembly line by inspecting and troubleshooting Troubleshoot equipment failure due to jams caused by products on the assembly line
2016 - 2018
Back Up Machine Operator, The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta, GA
- Follow SOP's and OSHA guidelines for equipment and warehouse preparedness.
- Operated product fillers; handled raw materials and finished goods Obtained company forklift certification Input data into computer system for inventory
- Qualified forklift operator, pallet jacks, industrial lifts, scissor lifts.hi-lo, and tennent machine.
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and safety standards.
2013 - 2016
General Machine Operator, Staffmark Holdings - Pittsburgh, PA
- Observed material stock along assembly line and notified materials-handling personnal or superviosor of impending shortages.
- Worked on assembly line producing water heaters.
- Make rubber car parts on a machine and mark them to be shipped off.
- Track supplies needed for assembly line production to run.

Skills

Setup
Product Specifications
Assembly Line
Heavy Machinery
Defective Pieces
FDA
CNC
Transport Materials
Necessary Components
Raw Materials

Education

High School Diploma, (2013 - 2013)
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How to write a general machine operator resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:

Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.

Step 2: Next put your years of experience in general machine operator-related roles.

Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.

Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.

These tips will help you demonstrate why you are the perfect fit for the general machine operator position.

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List the right project manager skills

Your Skills section is a place to list all relevant skills and abilities. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description in your resume. Look at the job listing and consider which of the listed skills you have experience with, along with related skills.
Include as many relevant hard skills and soft skills as possible from the listing.
Use the most up to date and accurate terms. Don't forget to be specific.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some general machine operator interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a general machine operator resume:

Math
CNC
Safety Procedures
Troubleshoot
Production Process
Machine Operation
Tape Measure
Production Equipment
Quality Standards
Safety Regulations

Product Specifications
Quality Checks
Assembly Line
Pallet Jack
Drill Press
PPE
Safety Guidelines
General Production
Equipment Operation
Fork Trucks

Quality Inspection
Punch Press
Bobcat
Clean Machines
Quality Products
General Maintenance
Hoists
Unload Trucks
RF
Safety Rules

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How to structure your work experience

Your work experience should be structured:

With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.

How to write general machine operator experience bullet points

Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:

Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.

Here are examples from great general machine operator resumes:

Work history example #1

Computing Machine Operator

Express Services

Operated laser cutting machine, that cut plastic fans to certain size of customers request.
Approved in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
Repaired and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
Operated lifting devices including forklifts and lift beams with swivel hooks to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
Utilized dial micrometers for close tolerance quality control.

Work history example #2

General Machine Operator

Hypertherm

Operated various machines/equipment From cranes to forklifts
Operated 40-ton overhead cranes for loading/unloading of 11,000 to 28,000 pounds coifs of aluminum for processing.
Suggested new ways to Braze copper that increased productivity
Operated a CNC mill making various automotive parts while meeting company expectations
Prepared Audit Committee communications and various executive management reports utilizing the Hyperion Reporting Tool and Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel applications.

Work history example #3

Robot Operator

ManpowerGroup

Adhered to the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP'S) at all times.
Verified specification using precisionmeasuring tools.Machine OperatorMazak CNC machine operator, Paletec parts loader operation, milling machine operation.
Pulled orders Validated, Dropped, Palletized Ran heat seal machine, grinders, hoppers
Operated robotic welders Inspected parts for quality and packed them for shipping
Complied to SOP's and GMP's.

Work history example #4

General Machine Operator

ManpowerGroup

Verified specification using precisionmeasuring tools.Machine OperatorMazak CNC machine operator, Paletec parts loader operation, milling machine operation.
Pulled orders Validated, Dropped, Palletized Ran heat seal machine, grinders, hoppers
Worked at Aunt Millie's bakery, loading and unloading trucks to be shipped out to stores
Operated packaging-related processing equipment by following standard operating procedures and batch records in accordance with FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Complied to SOP's and GMP's.

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Add an education section to your resume

Employers are looking for a few things when looking at the Education section of your resume:

The highest degree you have achieved.
TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
TField of study
TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities

Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:

High School Diploma

2016 - 2016

High School Diploma

2010 - 2010

Highlight your general machine operator certifications on your resume

Certifications are a great way to showcase special expertise or niche skills. Some jobs even require certifications to be hired.

Start simple. Include the full name of the certification. It's also good to mention the organization that issued the certification. Next, specify when you obtained the certification.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your general machine operator resume:

OSHA Safety Certificate
Forklift Safety and Inspector

Updated March 26, 2025

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