What is a senior machine operator and how to become one

Key steps to become a senior machine operator

1. Explore senior machine operator education requirements

   Most common senior machine operator degrees

   High School Diploma

   41.9 %

   Associate

   26.0 %

   Bachelor's

   15.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific senior machine operator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hand Tools	16.01%
   CNC	9.38%
   Quality Standards	6.47%
   Machine Operators	5.75%
   Safety Procedures	5.11%

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3. Complete relevant senior machine operator training and internships

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

4. Research senior machine operator duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and troubleshoot a variety of different heavy machinery.
   • Monitor department personnel to ensure SQF, SOPP, HACCP and GMP's are follow.
   • Lift work pieces to machines manually, using hoists, and with cranes.
   • Perform all extrusion line set ups, changeovers, start-ups, and continuous operations.

5. Get senior machine operator experience

6. Prepare your senior machine operator resume

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

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7. Apply for senior machine operator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a senior machine operator 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