Machine Operator Jobs in Brighton, CO

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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Machine Operator

  • Denver, CO (17 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO (17 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Fabrication Technician II – Advanced Fabrication Projects Join our team as a skilled Fabrication Technician, where craftsmanship, precision, and safety are key. You’ll take ownership of your work...

General Production Worker

  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago

Hiring Production Laborers in Boulder - $25/hour!** Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in an active outdoor environment, and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly? Were...

Entry-level Medical Device Assembler

  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago

Entry-Level Medical Device Assembler** _Location: Boulder, CO_ _Full-Time_ _Competitive Pay + Benefits_ **About the Role:** Join a growing team at the forefront of medical innovation! We are...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Henderson, CO (6 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Henderson, CO (6 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Requisition ID: 13982 Location: Henderson, CO, US, 80640 Pay Type: Hourly Estimated Wage Range: $26.31-$33.82 / Hourly **Company Overview** **COMPANY OVERVIEW** Amrize is...

Equipment Operator

  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago

Equipment Operator - Denver, Colorado (Job Number: 547255)** **The future you want is within reach.** At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a...

Machine Operator

  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 14 hours ago

Previous machine operator experience is required.. This is a day shift, Monday through Friday. Open until filled. Who is Bron?...

Assistant Waterjet Operator

  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Prior machine operation experience is preferred but not requiredwell train the right person....

Production Operator - Drill - 2nd Shift - 90-Day Increase Eligible

  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

TTM Technologies, Inc. Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer About TTM TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology...

Class A CDL Equipment Operator HAZMAT Emergency Response Driver

  • Brighton, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Brighton, CO
  • 2 days ago

Clean Harbors in Henderson, CO is seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator/Truck Driver for our HAZMAT Emergency Response team to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy...

Heavy Equipment Operator II - 2334813

  • Keenesburg, CO (20 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Keenesburg, CO (20 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds...

Machine Operator - Direct Hire Opportunity

  • Longmont, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Now Hiring: Machine Operators - Direct Hire | Longmont, CO Start Your New Career This Week - Immediate Openings Available!...

Production Laborer

  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

URGENT HIRING: General Laborers - Amazon DEN2 Project | Aurora, CO Start Immediately - High-Priority Project Through Halloween! We're looking for hardworking, mechanically inclined General...

Production worker - Part time

  • Westminster, CO (15 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westminster, CO (15 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

un Production worker - Part time (Westminster) Colorado HypoTube, Inc. compensation: $20-30 hr. Insurance available employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Production worker...

Equipment Operator, Loader, Back Hoe, Farm Tractor

  • Platteville, CO (21 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Platteville, CO (21 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

un EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LOADER, BACK HOE, FARM TRACTOR (SOUTH OF GREELEY) compensation: 20 to 40 depending on sklls, tools We are looking for a person to run a loader, back hoe, farm tractor, cut...

Machine Operator

  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

What You'll Do: Responsible for inspecting Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for quality and remove any waste material, stickers, tags, damaged RPCs, and non-Tosca RPCs from the production line in...

Demographic Data for Brighton, CO

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Brighton, CO

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Machine Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in Brighton, CO offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.8%
Bachelor's Degree
18.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
6.2%
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 Brighton, CO
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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