Machine Operator Jobs in California

A Machine Operator in the manufacturing industry is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining complex machinery. Their tasks often include checking equipment for proper functioning, performing basic maintenance, ensuring the quality of production outputs, and troubleshooting machines if they break down or malfunction. They also report any issues to the supervisors and work closely with other team members to meet production goals. They may also be tasked with reading blueprints, sketches, or machine parts to determine machining operations.

A prospective Machine Operator should possess technical skills, a strong understanding of machines and tools, and good attention to detail. They should also have the physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy items. Certifications such as a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Operator certification may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Machine Operator, an individual might have roles like a Production Worker, Assembly Line Worker, or a Machine Operator Assistant, where they would gain valuable hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.

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VPE Thermal LLC

General Technican - Plasma Cobalt Machine

General Technician for Plasma Cobalt Machine VPE Thermal, a subsidiary of Vacuum Process Engineering, is a world-renowned leader in compact heat exchanger design and manufacturing. Our company...

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Nestlé USA

Operator Retort- 3rd Shift

The Retort Operator responsibilities include operating FMC rotary sterilizers, continuously monitoring critical control points, especially time an temperatures. Assuring that the finished products...

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Aggregate Plant Operator

  • CalPortland
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 45+ days ago

The Plant Operator is expected to perform tasks required to safely and efficiently operate fixed and mobile equipment typically used in an aggregate plant. The Plant Operator is also responsible...

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Facilities Plant Operator I

  • Jacobs Solutions Inc.
  • Cantil, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Cantil, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Market Cities & Places At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes,...

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Operations Specialist

  • Vast Space
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 hours ago

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence...

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Machine Operator

  • Goodwill Industries of San Diego County
  • San Ysidro, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Ysidro, CA
  • 3 hours ago

About Us Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference? Do you want to gain valuable work experience? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you! At Goodwill we...

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Production Operator I

  • Bio-Rad Laboratories
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 hours ago

This position is for an entry level operator on 2nd shift who will work in the Raw Material Prep department to support manufacturing of Bio-Rad pools and intermediates in compliance with...

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Fabrication Operator Lead - 2nd Shift

  • nVent Electric Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our...

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Production Assembler 2

  • Belcan
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description Job Title: Production Assembler 2 Pay Rate: $23.00 to $25.00/hr. Location: Irvine, CA Zip Code: 92618 Start Date: Right Away Shift: 1st shift, 5:30am to 2:00pm Tags: #IrvineJobs...

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Machinist - Manual Machinist

  • Ichor Systems
  • Fremont, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 3 hours ago

The senior manual Machinist role in Fremont, CA involves performing complex set-ups and operating machines across multiple areas, including manual lathe and mill machines. Buffs, polishes,...

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Production Operator Modesto

  • KINGSPAN GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
  • Modesto, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Join us as a Machine Operator/Production Worker at our Modesto, CA plant....

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Production Operator (Duplex Finishing Line Operator) Wed-Sat 6:00pm-6:30am

  • B. Braun Medical UK
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description You're an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision,...

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Machine Operator Helper - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Ready for new opportunities as a machine operator helper? Ever worked with machines in industrial settings? Done both?...

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Manufacturing Operator

  • Glidewell Dental
  • Irvine, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Get an inside look at what its like to be a Manufacturing Operator at Glidewell! This short video highlights the precision, craftsmanship, and teamwork behind the products our customers trust...

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Semiconductor Fabrication Operator

  • OSI Systems, Inc
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Overview OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. With more than 30 years of combined experience in the field of...

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.5%
Bachelor's Degree
18.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Master's Degree
6.3%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Machine Operators in California
None
41.5%
Less than 1 year
22.5%
2-4 years
21.2%
4-6 years
7.6%
1-2 years
7.2%



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