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What is a machine operator assistant and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a machine operator assistant. For example, did you know that they make an average of $16.55 an hour? That's $34,414 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 56,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMachine Operator AssistantUS Average
Salary
2.7

Avg. Salary $34,414

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
4.4

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.22%

Asian 7.93%

Black or African American 12.13%

Hispanic or Latino 16.10%

Unknown 3.42%

White 59.20%

Gender

female 23.49%

male 76.51%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
4.4

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.6

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.8

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Machine operator assistant career paths

Key steps to become a machine operator assistant

  1. Explore machine operator assistant education requirements

    Most common machine operator assistant degrees

    High School Diploma

    48.5 %

    Bachelor's

    17.4 %

    Associate

    15.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific machine operator assistant skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Machine Operators8.68%
    Quality Checks8.57%
    Basic Math8.23%
    Tape Measure7.08%
    Quality Standards6.63%
  3. Complete relevant machine operator assistant training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New machine operators assistant 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 operator assistant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real machine operator assistant resumes.
  4. Research machine operator assistant duties and responsibilities

    • Place logs on the running deck with the JCB to be run through the debarking machine.
    • Attach various stencils and labels using labeler machine.
    • Ensure that starch compound are mixed properly and on correct setting periodically.
    • Job require a lot of knowledge of CNC machines, blueprint reading, and metal work.
  5. Prepare your machine operator assistant resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your machine operator assistant resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a machine operator assistant resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

    Choose from 10+ customizable machine operator assistant resume templates

    Build a professional machine operator assistant resume in minutes. Browse through our resume examples to identify the best way to word your resume. Then choose from 10+ resume templates to create your machine operator assistant resume.
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  6. Apply for machine operator assistant jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a machine operator assistant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average machine operator assistant salary

The average machine operator assistant salary in the United States is $34,414 per year or $17 per hour. Machine operator assistant salaries range between $27,000 and $42,000 per year.

Average machine operator assistant salary
$34,414 Yearly
$16.55 hourly

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Machine operator assistant reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2019
Cons

Short time at work that to day U not working we will call you when we have busy I need a full time job not part time

Pros

It challenging I love challenge to work as a operator it a very challenging job


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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2019
Cons

The pay I think if you are good at your job you should get paid for it before my company closes I was making 25 dollars a hour that was great money


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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2019
Pros

There is something new all the time ,one day your doing parts for a water pump,and the next day you could be doing parts going to Mars I did on the land,rover

Cons

If your not careful what you are doing you can put a whole order in the trash or break a brooch


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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