Machine Operator Jobs in Augusta, GA

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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Landfill Equipment Operator I

  • Augusta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 3 days ago

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Safely and efficiently performs heavy equipment/ specialized machine operation in order to maintain and construct a landfill by using equipment to push trash; maintaining...

Production Laborer

  • Augusta, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 4 days ago

Where you will work The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River, on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light, medium, and heavyweight coated paperboard. It is...

Onsite Job - Machine Operator I

  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Onsite Job - Machine Operator I Aiken, South Carolina, United States | Posted: 6/26/2025 Indotronix is an Equal Opportunity Employer Let Us Do the Heavy Lifting!...

Drapery Production Worker

  • Augusta, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview The Machine Operator will be responsible for trimming excess lining and fabric from the sides and bottom of drapery panels using either a flat table or a vertical table....

Production Operator

  • Evans, GA (14 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Evans, GA (14 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 6 days ago

. - Operating and maintaining machinery and production line equipment. - Monitoring the assembly line and removing faulty products. - Working on the production line and meeting production targets. -...

Casting Machine Operator

  • Evans, GA (14 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Evans, GA (14 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** - Pack sand molds and pour molten metals into sand molds - Ability to apply mold coating, ramming/packing sand molds, closing, furnace operations, and...

Machine Operator (Kiln Operator) - Night Shift 7P-7A

  • Augusta, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 6 days ago

General Shale Brick, Inc., the nations leading brick and masonry materials manufacturer, is seeking a Machine Operator (Kiln Operator) for our manufacturing facility in Augusta, GA....

Equipment Operator

  • Beech Island, SC (6 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Beech Island, SC (6 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver...

Sewing Machine Operator

  • Augusta, GA
  • 9 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 9 days ago

Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of...

Aiken Machinist III

  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 12 days ago

We bring you Tomorrow's opportunity, today. Volt is immediately hiring a Machinist III in Aiken, South Carolina 29801 SUMMARYEfficiently setup CNC and/or manual machine(s) to part print...

2nd shift Machinist III

  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 14 days ago

2nd shift Machinist III Job Location: Aiken, SC (100% Onsite) Duration: 6-month contract Work schedule: 3:30pm to Midnight EST JOB DESCRIPTION: Efficiently setup CNC and/or manual machine(s) to...

Plant Operator (NIGHT)

  • Augusta, GA
  • 15 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 15 days ago

R10068270 Plant Operator (NIGHT) (Open) Location: Augusta, GA - Laney Walker Blvd. - Filling industrial - Dry-ice How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? If you're looking for dry ice, you'll find it...

Melt Operator 3rd Shift

  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 15 days ago

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Machine Operator 2nd shift

  • Trenton, SC (19 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Trenton, SC (19 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 18 days ago

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generacs history, weve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the...

Chemical Operator

  • Augusta, GA
  • 19 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 19 days ago

Job Description Position: Chemical Operator Location: Augusta, GA Reports to: Plant Manager Shift: Monday to Friday - 10 -11 hours/day; Early day shift during training period and day shift after...

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Augusta, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in Augusta, GA 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 Augusta, GA
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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