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Working As A Machine Operator

  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  • Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

  • $23,764

    Average Salary

What Does A Machine Operator Do

A Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining complicated machinery and making sure it functions properly. They can work both outside or indoors, and work for a single company or on a contract basis.

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Machine Operator Career Paths

Machine Operator
Security Officer Technician Process Technician
2nd Shift Supervisor
6 Yearsyrs
Production Operator Production Supervisor Shift Production Supervisor
3rd Shift Supervisor
5 Yearsyrs
Welder Maintenance Technician Production Supervisor
Assistant Plant Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Assembly Technician Assembly Operator
Cell Leader
5 Yearsyrs
Numerical Control Operator Computer Numerical Controller Machinist
Computer Numerical Controller Supervisor
6 Yearsyrs
Maintenance Technician Maintenance Supervisor
Facilities Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Material Handler Forklift Operator Carpenter
General Contractor
6 Yearsyrs
Forklift Operator Warehouse Manager
Logistics Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Technician Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Director
11 Yearsyrs
Production Supervisor Production Manager
Manufacturing Manager
10 Yearsyrs
Maintenance Technician Production Supervisor
Manufacturing Supervisor
7 Yearsyrs
Technician Service Manager Operations Manager
Plant Manager
12 Yearsyrs
Operator Production Operator
Production Team Leader
5 Yearsyrs
Quality Control Inspector Quality Control Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
9 Yearsyrs
Operator Technician Quality Control Inspector
Quality Control Supervisor
5 Yearsyrs
Quality Inspector Quality Technician Quality Engineer
Quality Manager
11 Yearsyrs
Machinist Manufacturing Engineer Quality Engineer
Quality Supervisor
7 Yearsyrs
Shipping Clerk Shipping Supervisor
Shipping Manager
5 Yearsyrs
Forklift Driver Forklift Operator Welder
Shop Supervisor
6 Yearsyrs
Production Supervisor Warehouse Supervisor
Warehouse Manager
5 Yearsyrs
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Average Length of Employment
Lead Operator/Machine Operator 4.3 years
Technical Machine Operator 4.0 years
Finishing Machine Operator 3.9 years
Extruder Operator 3.5 years
Production Operator 3.5 years
Press Operator 3.4 years
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator 3.3 years
Mixing Machine Operator 3.3 years
Bag Machine Operator 3.3 years
Machine Operator 3.0 years
Operator 2.8 years
General Machine Operator 2.6 years
Lining Machine Operator 2.6 years
Assembling Machine Operator 2.6 years
Handle Machine Operator 2.5 years
Grinding Machine Operator 2.5 years
Pack Machine Operator 2.4 years
Line Operator 2.4 years
Machine Operator Assistant 2.1 years
Stacking Machine Operator 1.6 years
Top Careers Before Machine Operator
Cashier 14.4%
Customer Service Representative 8.0%
Forklift Operator 7.4%
Sales Associate 6.5%
Material Handler 6.3%
Cook 5.1%
Assembler 5.0%
Warehouse Worker 4.9%
Production Worker 4.7%
Assistant Manager 4.6%
Crew Member 4.5%
Assembly Line Worker 3.4%
Supervisor 3.4%
Teller 3.4%
Operator 3.3%
Assembling Machine Operator 3.2%
Manager 3.1%
Packer 3.1%
Numerical Control Operator 2.9%
Warehouse Associate 2.9%
Top Careers After Machine Operator
Forklift Operator 9.5%
Cashier 7.9%
Customer Service Representative 7.8%
Material Handler 7.3%
Assembler 5.9%
Driver 5.0%
Warehouse Worker 4.9%
Production Worker 4.8%
Numerical Control Operator 4.8%
Sales Associate 4.8%
Maintenance Technician 4.5%
Operator 4.4%
Technician 4.2%
Delivery Driver 3.9%
Warehouse Associate 3.6%
Supervisor 3.6%
Assembling Machine Operator 3.5%
Security Officer 3.3%
Assistant Manager 3.3%
Welder 3.3%

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Machine Operator Demographics

Gender

Male

68.9%

Female

29.3%

Unknown

1.8%
Ethnicity

White

62.9%

Hispanic or Latino

15.3%

Black or African American

11.7%

Asian

6.9%

Unknown

3.1%
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Foreign Languages Spoken

Spanish

72.6%

French

6.3%

Arabic

2.7%

German

2.6%

Hmong

2.4%

Portuguese

2.3%

Polish

1.6%

Vietnamese

1.5%

Carrier

1.1%

Hindi

1.0%

Russian

0.8%

Italian

0.8%

Khmer

0.7%

Bosnian

0.6%

Tagalog

0.6%

Somali

0.5%

Filipino

0.5%

Japanese

0.5%

Thai

0.4%

Swahili

0.4%
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Machine Operator Education

Schools

University of Phoenix

21.3%

Grand Rapids Community College

8.5%

Greenville Technical College

6.6%

Kaplan University

5.9%

Ashford University

5.7%

Baker College

4.4%

Strayer University

4.3%

Fox Valley Technical College

3.9%

American InterContinental University

3.8%

The Academy

3.6%

Liberty University

3.5%

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

3.5%

Henry Ford College

3.4%

Sinclair Community College

3.4%

Piedmont Technical College

3.4%

Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater

3.1%

Vincennes University

3.0%

Tri-County Technical College

3.0%

Monroe Community College

3.0%

Vance-Granville Community College

2.9%
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Majors

Business

23.4%

General Studies

8.6%

Criminal Justice

7.7%

Computer Science

5.1%

Automotive Technology

5.0%

Electrical Engineering

4.6%

Health Care Administration

4.5%

Accounting

4.5%

Precision Metal Working

4.2%

Medical Assisting Services

3.7%

Electrical Engineering Technology

3.7%

Nursing

3.6%

Industrial Technology

3.5%

Education

3.2%

Management

2.7%

Psychology

2.7%

Information Technology

2.6%

Graphic Design

2.2%

Computer Information Systems

2.2%

Liberal Arts

2.2%
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Degrees

Other

48.1%

Associate

19.7%

Bachelors

15.7%

Certificate

9.5%

Diploma

4.3%

Masters

2.0%

License

0.6%

Doctorate

0.1%
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Real Machine Operator Salaries

Job Title Company Location Start Date Salary
Operator of GRS 10 Machine American Suncraft Co., Inc. Apr 18, 2016 $58,240 -
$66,560
Farm Machine Operator T Swenson Trucking, LLC Grenora, ND Oct 03, 2016 $37,566
Farm Machine Operator Smith Farms Ltd-Nathan Smith Sawyer, ND Jan 04, 2016 $37,566
Farm Machine Operator Kurt Groszhans Ashley, ND Mar 01, 2015 $37,566
Farm Machine Operator Douglas Fitterer New England, ND Feb 15, 2016 $37,566
Farm Machine Operator Craig S. Fisher Richardton, ND Jun 30, 2015 $37,566
Farm Machine Operator Kurt Groszhans Ashley, ND Jan 03, 2016 $37,566
Farm Machine Operator Craig S. Fisher Richardton, ND Feb 05, 2016 $37,566
Farm Machine Operator Robert Hay Farms Inc. Crosby, ND Jan 04, 2016 $37,566
Machine Operator Beacon Reel Company New Milford, CT Sep 26, 2016 $33,717
Machine Operator Metal Techniques, Inc. Parksdale, CA Jan 19, 2016 $32,157
Machine Operators BB Stoneworks, Inc. Lyons, CO Apr 01, 2016 $31,848
Machine Operator I Brookfield Resource Management Elmsford, NY Jun 25, 2015 $31,366
Sawing Machine Operators Loftco, LLC Las Vegas, NV Feb 26, 2016 $31,117
Farm Machine Operator SJ Dowling Partnership Midland, SD Jan 12, 2015 $27,987
Farm Machine Operator Farming Friends, Inc. Johnson City, KS Feb 25, 2015 $27,987
Farm Machine Operator Jason Kadrmas Dickinson, ND Feb 22, 2015 $27,987
Farm Machine Operator Scott and Janet Dowling Midland, SD Feb 15, 2015 $27,987
Farm Machine Operator Justin Folvag Williston, ND Jan 15, 2015 $27,987
Farm Machine Operator Susan Kadrmas Dickinson, ND Feb 22, 2015 $27,987
Farm Machine Operator Winsome Farms GP Johnson City, KS Feb 28, 2015 $27,987
Canning Machine Operator Atlas Brewing Company LLC Chicago, IL May 11, 2015 $27,402
Farm Machine Operator William Keith Chisholm Gary, MN Apr 18, 2016 $25,086
Farm Machine Operator Rostad Farms LLP Zumbrota, MN Sep 30, 2016 $25,086
Farm Machine Operator Lennard AG Co Howe, IN Jan 08, 2016 $25,086
Farm Machine Operator Precision Pumping, Inc. Villard, MN Dec 04, 2016 $25,086
Farm Machine Operator S&S Jerseyland Dairy LLC Sturgeon Bay, WI May 17, 2016 $25,086
Farm Machine Operator Kevin Quick Borup, MN Nov 05, 2016 $25,086
Tortilla Machine Operator Tortilleria Nixtamal, LLC NY Aug 15, 2016 $24,835
Machine Shop Operator H & F Waterwell Drilling Seminole, TX Apr 14, 2015 $24,627 -
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Top Skills for A Machine Operator

  1. Inspect Parts
  2. Heavy Machinery
  3. Food Safety
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  • Operate Punch Presses, Trimmers, Auto Welders and Lathes * Inspect parts, adjusted machines, and changed tooling & dies
  • Performed general warehouse duties, including light assembly, battery inspection and operation of heavy machinery.
  • Performed food safety audits utilizing industry specific expertise to ensure the safety and quality of processes and products.
  • Operated CNC machines manufacturing hub assemblies for automobiles.
  • Earned management recognition for an exemplary work ethic and maintaining superior quality standards.

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Top 10 Best States for Machine Operators

  1. Kentucky
  2. North Dakota
  3. Nebraska
  4. Wisconsin
  5. South Dakota
  6. Kansas
  7. Idaho
  8. Vermont
  9. New Hampshire
  10. Wyoming
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  • (74 jobs)
  • (204 jobs)
  • (961 jobs)
  • (81 jobs)
  • (265 jobs)
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