Machine Operator Jobs in Louisiana

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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Specialty Operator

  • ASR Group
  • Arabi, LA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Arabi, LA
  • 7 hours ago

The ASR Group family of companies make up the worlds largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener...

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Farm equipment operator/Farm Laborer

  • Confidential Employer
  • New Iberia, LA
  • 13 hours ago
  • New Iberia, LA
  • 13 hours ago

Farm equipment operator/Farm Laborer #654544 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education This job requires Any Education Level ?% Experience This job requires a minimum of 2 months of experience in...

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Batch Plant Operator I - SBST

  • Sabre Industries
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 17 hours ago

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America's communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community...

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Machine Operator

  • Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC)
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 17 hours ago

Posting Start Date: 6/1/26 Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect...

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Press Operator

  • Norsk Hydro ASA
  • Delhi, LA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Delhi, LA
  • 17 hours ago

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local...

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Production Worker

  • UniFirst
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal! UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Family. As a Team Partner working in the Wash Aisle...

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Fixed Site Centrifuge Operator

  • HPC Industrial powered by Clean Harbors
  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day ago

HPC-Industrial powered by Clean Harbors is looking for a Fixed Site Centrifuge Operator for our Norco, LA location to join their safety conscious team! The Centrifuge Operator operates a variety...

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Light Equipment Operator - Side Mower

  • Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

Summary This is the first of two levels in the Equipment Operations-Light series. Incumbents operate and maintain vehicles and equipment which may require a Commercial Driver's License to operate....

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Vacuum Truck Operator

  • HPC Industrial powered by Clean Harbors
  • Reserve, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reserve, LA
  • 1 day ago

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, in Norco, LA is looking for a Vacuum Truck Operator to join their safety conscious team at a customer site! The Vacuum Truck Operator is responsible for...

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Production Team Assembler - Intern

  • PACTEC
  • Clinton, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Clinton, LA
  • 2 days ago

Internship PacTec, Inc. is the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of packaging for the waste and transportation industry across the globe. Products include spill containment berms,...

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Production Worker

  • Employbridge
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 3 days ago

Monday-Friday with occasional weekends and OT (must have open availability) We are hiring a dependable Production Worker to support daily operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities...

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Mobile Equipment Operator 2

  • State of Louisiana
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago

Our Mission Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, empowers and promotes the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students...

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Stockpoint Plant Operator - 209135

  • Halliburton
  • Golden Meadow, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Golden Meadow, LA
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for the right people people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop...

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Manual Machinist

  • Aerotek
  • Houma, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Houma, LA
  • 4 days ago

Manual Machinist Job Description The Manual Machinist sets up and operates manual mills and lathes to machine parts to precise specifications in a clean, indoor fabrication environment. This role...

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Ag Operator

  • Amcor Flexibles, LLC
  • Monroe, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 5 days ago

Ag Operator Amcor Flexibles, LLC life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement United States, Louisiana, Monroe May 27, 2026 Job...

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Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Louisiana

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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