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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Machine Operator / Part-Time Weekend Nights

  • Shaw Industries, Inc.
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 2 hours ago

Job Title Machine Operator / Part-Time Weekend Nights Position Overview Part-Time Nights will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday Position Overview: The operator is responsible for operating the machine...

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( 1st Shift)Mattress Assemblers & Builders

  • Serta Simmons Bedding
  • Grovetown, GA (15 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Grovetown, GA (15 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Be Part of the Future of Sleep! At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live...

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Pilot Plant Operator Apprentice

  • Manus Bio
  • Augusta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 2 days ago

Manus works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to BioAlternatives better performing and more sustainable versions of complex molecules traditionally sourced from...

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Lead Plant Operator

  • American Air Liquide
  • Augusta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 2 days ago

R10093042 Lead Plant Operator (Open) Location: Augusta, GA - Laney Walker Blvd. - Filling industrial - Dry-ice How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and...

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Machine Operator

  • Snelling
  • North Augusta, SC (6 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Augusta, SC (6 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 3 days ago

May 28, 2026 Machine Operator North Augusta, SC $17.50 / per hour Full time Apply Now Back Job Description The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and tending industrial production...

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Assembler

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

Total Talent Solutions - Now hiring Assembler Location: Aiken, SC Pay Rate: $16.40 per hour Schedule: 1st Shift | 40 hours per week | Temp (6 month project) Put the Pieces Together. Build...

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Production

  • MAU Workforce Solutions
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Start your career as a Production Operator with MAU at Autoneum near Aiken, SC. As a Production Operator, you will support production goals by operating machinery and maintaining quality standards...

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Equipment Operator

  • Augusta National Golf Club
  • Augusta, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 11 days ago

The Equipment Operator I is primarily responsible for providing entry-level support and labor for the daily conditioning of the golf course. This position is a full-time, on-site role in Augusta,...

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2nd Shift Production Assembler - Aiken, SC

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

Job Overview Operate manual, semi-automatic, or automatic assembly/testing machine in a safe and efficient manner. Assure that their machine is running quality parts at the production rates....

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Manufacturing Operator GMP Food Production

  • Manus Bio
  • Augusta, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 12 days ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Operator GMP Food Production Manus works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to BioAlternatives better performing and more sustainable versions...

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Assembler I -1st shift

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

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen...

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Plant Operator

  • Ingevity
  • Waynesboro, GA (23 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Waynesboro, GA (23 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 12 days ago

How you will impact Ingevity: Operate production line machinery and/or computers. Troubleshoot production line machinery. Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs)....

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Operator (TFE Extruder)-3rd Shift

  • Zeus Company LLC
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Aiken, SC (20 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 13 days ago

The TFE Operator will be responsible for machine operation. This would include troubleshooting, documentation, and quality of material....

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Recutter Operator Plugger

  • Caraustar Industrial & Consumer Products Group, Inc.
  • Augusta, GA
  • 14 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 14 days ago

operation and/or setup....

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Master Assembler (2nd Shift - LTFF)

  • Club Car
  • Evans, GA (14 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Evans, GA (14 miles from Augusta, GA)
  • 15 days ago

JOB TITLE: Master Assembler (2nd Shift - LTFF) Club Car boasts a 60+ year history of industry-leading innovation and design, initially focused on golf cars and then expanding to commercial utility...

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Augusta, GA

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Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in Augusta, GA 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 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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