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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
$27,338
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
2nd Shift Supervisor
6 Yearsyrs
Computer Numerical Controller Supervisor
6 Yearsyrs
Facilities Manager
8 Yearsyrs
Lead Operator
5 Yearsyrs
Logistics Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Manufacturing Supervisor
7 Yearsyrs
Operation Supervisor
5 Yearsyrs
Plant Manager
11 Yearsyrs
Production Manager
6 Yearsyrs
Production Supervisor
7 Yearsyrs
Quality Assurance Manager
9 Yearsyrs
Quality Assurance Supervisor
6 Yearsyrs
Quality Manager
11 Yearsyrs
Quality Supervisor
7 Yearsyrs
Safety Supervisor
6 Yearsyrs
Shipping Manager
5 Yearsyrs
Shop Supervisor
5 Yearsyrs
Site Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Warehouse Manager
5 Yearsyrs
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Bed Machine Operator 3.9 years
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Print Finisher 3.6 years
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Mixing Machine Operator 3.5 years
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Machine Operator 3.0 years
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Part Maker 2.9 years
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Sander Operator 2.4 years
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Cut-Out Machine Operator 2.3 years
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Folding Machine Feeder 1.9 years
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Pattern Layout Worker 1.3 years
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Cashier 13.7%
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Forklift Operator 7.9%
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Material Handler 7.6%
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Sales Associate 7.2%
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Cook 4.9%
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Assembler 4.8%
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Assistant Manager 4.8%
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Production Worker 4.7%
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Warehouse Worker 4.7%
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Crew Member 4.5%
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Operator 3.3%
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Assembly Line Worker 3.3%
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Supervisor 3.3%
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Manager 3.0%
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Packer 2.9%
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Press Operator 2.9%
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Delivery Driver 2.9%
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Warehouse Associate 2.8%
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Forklift Operator 10.0%
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Material Handler 8.9%
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Cashier 7.3%
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Assembler 5.5%
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Sales Associate 5.4%
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Production Worker 4.9%
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Warehouse Worker 4.7%
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Driver 4.6%
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Operator 4.4%
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Delivery Driver 4.0%
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Technician 3.9%
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Press Operator 3.5%
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Warehouse Associate 3.4%
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Assistant Manager 3.3%
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Supervisor 3.3%
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Welder 3.3%
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Truck Driver 3.3%
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Machine Operator Demographics
Gender
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Male
68.6% -
Female
29.7% -
Unknown
1.8%
Ethnicity
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White
78.8% -
Hispanic or Latino
12.3% -
Asian
6.7% -
Unknown
1.5% -
Black or African American
0.6%
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Languages Spoken
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Spanish
72.9% -
French
6.1% -
Arabic
2.7% -
German
2.5% -
Hmong
2.5% -
Portuguese
2.4% -
Polish
1.7% -
Vietnamese
1.6% -
Carrier
1.1% -
Hindi
0.9% -
Italian
0.9% -
Russian
0.8% -
Bosnian
0.6% -
Khmer
0.6% -
Tagalog
0.6% -
Thai
0.5% -
Somali
0.4% -
Japanese
0.4% -
Mandarin
0.4% -
Filipino
0.4%
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Machine Operator Education
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University of Phoenix
21.0% -
Grand Rapids Community College
8.4% -
Greenville Technical College
6.7% -
Kaplan University
6.1% -
Ashford University
5.8% -
Baker College
4.3% -
Strayer University
4.2% -
Fox Valley Technical College
4.1% -
American InterContinental University
3.5% -
Piedmont Technical College
3.5% -
The Academy
3.5% -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
3.5% -
Henry Ford College
3.5% -
Liberty University
3.4% -
Sinclair Community College
3.4% -
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
3.3% -
Tri-County Technical College
3.0% -
Ferris State University
2.9% -
Monroe Community College
2.9% -
Vincennes University
2.9% -
Business 23.2%
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General Studies 8.8%
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Criminal Justice 7.7%
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Computer Science 5.0%
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Accounting 4.5%
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Nursing 3.8%
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Education 3.2%
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Psychology 2.8%
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Management 2.7%
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Graphic Design 2.2%
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Drafting And Design 2.1%
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Other
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Associate
19.6% -
Bachelors
15.5% -
Certificate
9.6% -
Diploma
4.3% -
Masters
2.0% -
License
0.6% -
Doctorate
0.1%
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Real Machine Operator Salaries
Job Title
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Company
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Location
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Start Date
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Salary
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| Lead Machine Operator, Stamping (Op-Mos) | EPT, Inc. | Chester, VA | Apr 30, 2015 | $72,197 |
| Operator of GRS 10 Machine | American Suncraft Co., Inc. | Apr 18, 2016 | $58,240 - $66,560 |
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| Farm Machine Operator | T Swenson Trucking, LLC | Grenora, ND | Oct 03, 2016 | $37,566 |
| Farm Machine Operator | Kurt Groszhans | Ashley, ND | Jan 03, 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 | Smith Farms Ltd-Nathan Smith | Sawyer, ND | Jan 04, 2016 | $37,566 |
| Farm Machine Operator | Robert Hay Farms Inc. | Crosby, ND | Jan 04, 2016 | $37,566 |
| Farm Machine Operator | Craig S. Fisher | Richardton, ND | Jun 30, 2015 | $37,566 |
| Farm Machine Operator | Craig S. Fisher | Richardton, ND | Feb 05, 2016 | $37,566 |
| Machine Operator/Mold Specialist | Merrick Engineering, Inc. | Corona, CA | Jun 09, 2016 | $35,027 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Farm Machine Operator | Precision Pumping, Inc. | Villard, MN | Dec 04, 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 - $25,627 |
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Top Skills for A Machine Operator
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Top Machine Operator Skills
- Inspect Parts
- Heavy Machinery
- Safety Procedures
- Inspect parts to ensure quality.
- Performed general warehouse duties, including light assembly, battery inspection and operation of heavy machinery.
- Instructed staff on safety procedures and proper handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
- Utilized machinist skills in the use of Bridgeport, CNC and manual milling machines.
- Operated high speed envelope machines, set-up for print jobs, maintain daily production quota, cleaning equipment
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