Machine Operator Jobs in Maine

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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Production Worker

  • UniFirst
  • Bangor, ME
  • 11 hours ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 11 hours 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 in the Production Department, you...

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Food Packaging Equipment Operator Specialty Food Manufacturing

  • Manpower
  • Westbrook, ME
  • 11 hours ago
  • Westbrook, ME
  • 11 hours ago

Food Packaging Equipment Operator Specialty Food Manufacturing Pay Rate: $2023/hr DOE Schedule: MondayThursday, 5a-Finish (typically 4/4:30pm) + Potential Overtime on Fridays Assignment Length:...

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Operator Oil Recycling Sr

  • Safety-Kleen
  • South Berwick, ME
  • 19 hours ago
  • South Berwick, ME
  • 19 hours ago

We are looking for an enthusiastic Oil Recycling Operator to join our tight nit group in Rollinsford, NH team! This is a labor-intensive role with an opportunity to learn various areas. You will...

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Machinist Internship

  • GE Vernova
  • Bangor, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 1 day ago

. + Career Foundation: This internship is designed to build the competencies required to become a professional machine operator, opening the door for long-term growth opportunities within GE Vernova...

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Machine Operator PR03 (2nd Shift) - Portland, ME

  • Tyson Foods
  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago

Oversee machine operations and makes minor equipment adjustments....

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Raw Receiving Operator- Days

  • Michael Foods Inc.
  • Mars Hill, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Mars Hill, ME
  • 2 days ago

Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting...

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Manufacturing Cell Operator 1, AWW2 Shift (Onsite)

  • RTX
  • North Berwick, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • North Berwick, ME
  • 3 days ago

Date Posted: 2026-05-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration...

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Operator Oil Recycling

  • Safety-Kleen
  • South Berwick, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • South Berwick, ME
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for an enthusiastic Oil Recycling Operator to join our tight nit group in Rollinsford, NH team! This is a labor-intensive role with an opportunity to learn various areas. You will...

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Operator Oil Recycling Lead

  • Clean Harbors
  • South Berwick, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • South Berwick, ME
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a Lead Operator Oil Recycling for our Rollinsford NH Oil Re-Refinery; distilling used motor oil into separate streams of product- light distillate fuels, water, VGO, and asphalt....

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Equipment Operator- Loader-Crushing and Aggregates (Eliot, ME, US, 03903)

  • CRH Plc.
  • Eliot, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Eliot, ME
  • 4 days ago

Job ID: 521851 Pike Industries, Inc., a subsidiary and integral part of CRH, is a leading Highway Contractor and the largest producer of Hot Mix Asphalt and Construction Aggregates in New England....

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Machinist I

  • Align Precision
  • Arundel, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Arundel, ME
  • 5 days ago

May also perform complex and varied machining operations in prototype experimental activities....

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Machine Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Sanford, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Sanford, ME
  • 5 days ago

Previous machine operation experience in a small-shop environment. Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or shipping bay....

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Fabrication Machine Operator

  • Masis Staffing Solutions
  • Sanford, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Sanford, ME
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Fabrication Machine Operator is responsible for operating various machines such as Laser, Punch, Press Brake, Roller, Shear, Deburr Machine, Cobot Welder, and Tumbler to manufacture...

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General Production - Somerset Mill

  • Sappi
  • Skowhegan, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Skowhegan, ME
  • 5 days ago

The Somerset Mill located in Skowhegan, Maine is currently in the process of accepting applications for full-time hourly general production positions. Sappi offers an excellent compensation and...

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Production Workers Help Make Cool Products Used Around the Globe!

  • Manpower
  • Newport, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Newport, ME
  • 6 days ago

Production Workers Help Make Cool Products Used Around the Globe! Pay: $$17.50 per hour Schedule: Mon-Thu 2nd Shift - Potential overtime on Friday Assignment Length: Temp-to-Hire We are now hiring...

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Maine

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 Maine 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 Maine
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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