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Machine Operator
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What they do
A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
$41,136 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Position Title:
Machine Operator- 1st
Shift Wage:
$16.00/hourShift:
1stHours:
7:00am- 3:00pm (Monday
- Friday) Reached a dead end at your current job?
Machine Operator Responsibilities:
- Feed raw materials or parts into semi-automated machines such as extrusion saws, miter saws, punch presses, flat bed lasers, and age ovens
- Monitor machinery and products to ensure proper operation and quality standards are maintained
- Remove metal burrs or rough edges using hand files, scrapers, or automated deburring tools to ensure proper fit and finish of parts
- Perform machine shop and mold press operations to support assembly processes
- Detect and report defective materials or issues with equipment to supervisors
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation, following safety protocols at all times Requirements for
Machine Operator:
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds regularly, with occasional lifts up to 100 pounds using team lifts for heavier items
- Ability to work in uncontrolled environments with temperature fluctuations, dust, mist, and elevated noise levels
- Capable of reading and interpreting safety rules, work instructions, and control panels in English
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to document product and quality data accurately
- Basic math skills including counting and converting fractions to decimals (e.
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