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What is a machine group leader and how to become one
Avg. Salary $111,580
Avg. Salary $59,228
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.73%
Asian 5.96%
Black or African American 11.55%
Hispanic or Latino 14.28%
Unknown 4.29%
White 63.18%
Genderfemale 20.42%
male 79.58%
Age - 47American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 47Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
Machine group leader career paths
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Skills Percentages Machine Operators 20.12% Product Quality 18.42% GMP 16.92% CNC 8.59% Lean Manufacturing 7.11% Complete relevant machine group leader training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New machine group leaders learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a machine group leader based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real machine group leader resumes.Research machine group leader duties and responsibilities
- Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs/conduct monthly one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership.
- Supervise resin and ISO mixture to meet customer specifications.
- Work with various machines including CNC spot grinder, feed grinders and lathes.
- Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs/conduct monthly one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership.
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Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a machine group leader. The most common roles before becoming a machine group leader include machine operator, group leader team lead and team leader.Apply for machine group leader jobs
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- Browse job boards for relevant postings
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Average machine group leader salary
The average machine group leader salary in the United States is $111,580 per year or $54 per hour. Machine group leader salaries range between $72,000 and $172,000 per year.
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I don't dislike anything about supervising, however the most difficult part of this position for me was managing people. This is a challenge when turnover rates are high.
Updated January 8, 2025
