Machine Operator Jobs in Delaware

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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Assembly/Machine Operator - Full time!

  • Middletown, DE
  • 8 hours ago
  • Middletown, DE
  • 8 hours ago

Position: Assembler/Machine Operator Pay: $14 Base + Incentive pay averaging $24-$26 hourly Shifts: Nights 6pm to 6:30 am - Mon-Thurs Training: Training will be taken place on day shift 2-2-3 for a...

Rotating Shift 1st/3rd Production Operator

  • New Castle, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 1 day ago

Rotating shift 1st/3rd Manufacturing Operator (Dupont Schedule) Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Operator to join our team. The successful candidate...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Universal Equipment

  • Seaford, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Seaford, DE
  • 1 day ago

Employee Referral Eligible Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based...

Machine Operator 2 (Night Shift) - $25.05/hour

  • Newark, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 1 day ago

Communicate with the Production Shift Supervisor to coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the lines objectives....

Heavy Equipment Operator I - 2329222

  • New Castle, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 2 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...

Environmental Equipment Operator

  • Newark, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 2 days ago

Opportunity Details Full Time Environmental Equipment Operator Apply with Indeed Apply Now Environmental Equipment Operator JOB-10044170 Anticipated Start Date June 23, 2025 Location Newark, DE...

Machine Operator Helper - Now Hiring

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 4 days ago

If you're an experienced machine operator helper, read on to learn more about the role, what it entails and how you can apply....

Electro/Mechanical Assembler I

  • Newark, DE
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 5 days ago

Electro/Mechanical Assembler I Newark, DE Posted: 04/28/2025 Industry: Manufacturing Operations Job Number: 17665 JOB DESCRIPTION Connexion's mission is to provide "best in class" services to job...

Slurry Process Equipment Operator

  • Newark, DE
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 6 days ago

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether its providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet,...

Assembler

  • Milford, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Milford, DE
  • 7 days ago

Aerotek Hiring Third Shift Mechanical Assembly Technician Shift - 11pm-7:30am, $19.66/hr Aerotek is looking to hire an Assembler for a Manufacturing company located in Milford, DE. Qualified...

2nd Shift Machine Operator Mon-Thur 10-HR

  • Camden, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Camden, DE
  • 7 days ago

Machine Operator 2nd Shift - 4pm to 210am Mon-Thu COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Steel Partners Holdings L.P....

Remote Work

Machine Operator- Weekend AM

  • Camden, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Camden, DE
  • 7 days ago

Machine Operator 4th Shift - 6am to 610pm Fri- Sun COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Steel Partners Holdings L.P....

Remote Work

Industrial Dewatering Operator - Night Shift

  • DE
  • 8 days ago
  • DE
  • 8 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 50 pounds...

Press/Maintenance Operator

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 9 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 9 days ago

The Wilmington GPS group is looking for a full-time Press/Machine Operator to assist with daily production on our Goss HO presses....

Pilot Plant Operator (m/w/d) - Prozesstechnologie

  • DE
  • 9 days ago
  • DE
  • 9 days ago

Referenznummer: 42014 Interessierst du dich fur hochwertige, naturliche und leckere Lebensmittel und Getranke? Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig! Wir arbeiten aktiv daran, die Zukunft der...

Demographic Data for Delaware

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Delaware

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Machine Operator positions.

Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in Delaware offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.9%
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 Delaware
None
41.5%
Less than 1 year
22.5%
2-4 years
21.2%
4-6 years
7.6%
1-2 years
7.2%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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