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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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Real Machine Operator Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
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
Farm Machine Operator	Craig S. Fisher	Richardton, ND	Jun 30, 2015	$37,566
Farm Machine Operator	Smith Farms Ltd-Nathan Smith	Sawyer, ND	Jan 04, 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
Farm Machine Operator	Douglas Fitterer	New England, ND	Feb 15, 2016	$37,566
Farm Machine Operator	Kurt Groszhans	Ashley, ND	Mar 01, 2015	$37,566
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

Top Skills for A Machine Operator

Top Machine Operator Skills

Inspect Parts
Heavy Machinery
Safety Procedures

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

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