Machine Operator Jobs in Chicopee, MA

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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Cutter/Grinder - Manual

  • Chicopee, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicopee, MA
  • 15 hours ago

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC** Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a...

Production Worker

  • Easthampton, MA (10 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Easthampton, MA (10 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

Works from engineering prints, bills of materials, assembly drawings, written and/orverbal instructions. Performsstandard set up and lays out work area to assemble, or to perform...

Operator - Press - A - Nights 6p-6a

  • Westfield, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Westfield, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

Description Now hiring! Come work at a place to build your future and be an integral part of a fast-paced, safety-oriented, and growing industry! We are an ESSENTIAL employer that is ACTIVELY...

Molding Machine Operator 3rd Shift

  • Palmer, MA (15 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palmer, MA (15 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Molding Machine Operator 3rd Shift Palmer, Massachusetts Jun 27, 2025 Molding Machine Operator 3rd Shift Palmer, MA Are you passionate about creating high-quality plastic parts with precision and care...

2nd Shift Production Operator - Pay Starts at $24.07/hour at

  • East Longmeadow, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Production Operator - 2nd shift Monday-Friday: 3:15pm-11:45pm Pay Rate $22.09 per hour plus 9% shift differential totaling a minimum of $24.07 per hour Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future. It takes...

Hot Punch Operator

  • East Longmeadow, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Duties: Learn to operate multiple pieces of equipment including a horizontal furnace, butt welder, punch press. Work as part of a team to identify quality and production goals....

WPCF Plant Operator

  • Simsbury, CT (22 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Simsbury, CT (22 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Under the direction of the WPC Superintendent and following training, operates monitors and controls the instrumentation, electric motors, pumps, valves, and process of the sewage treatment;...

HVAC Utility Plant Operator-in house

  • South Windsor, CT (22 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • South Windsor, CT (22 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 4 days ago

About Us: EMCOR Services New England Mechanical (NEMSI) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world's leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and...

Machinist ll & III (1st and 2nd Shift Available)

  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Now Hiring: Multiple Machinist Positions Earn an additional 15% shift differential for evening shifts! This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!!!! COMPANY OVERVIEW: Turbine Controls MRO, a...

Operator Lead Weekend Shift

  • Chicopee, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicopee, MA
  • 5 days ago

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire! Earn up to an additional ($800) Attendance Monthly Bonus On Demand Pay: Access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it!...

Machine Operator (Powder)

  • West Springfield, MA (3 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Springfield, MA (3 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Our dairy cooperative is seeking a regular, full-time Powder Machine Operator for second shift (3pm-11pm)....

3rd Shift Ice Cream Machine Operator

  • Wilbraham, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilbraham, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 5 days ago

3rd Shift Ice Cream Machine Operator and Sanitation Job Description: The General Sanitation Operator is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through completing proper cleanup and sanitation...

Manufacturing Associate

  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 5 days ago

of the manufacturing process, and monitoring machine operations....

Machinist A

  • South Deerfield, MA (21 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • South Deerfield, MA (21 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Performs hand operations as time allows for such as deburring. Instructs lower-level machine operators and machinists as required. Maintains established quality and quantity standards....

Finish Straightening Operator

  • East Longmeadow, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Close door and operate machine. Operation is automatic and shuts off at end of coil. Visually inspect to assure that take up table is operating, and entire blade is being cleaned....

Demographic Data for Chicopee, MA

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Chicopee, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Machine Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in Chicopee, MA 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 Chicopee, MA
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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