Machine Operator Jobs in Lansing, MI

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

  • Adecco USA, Inc.
  • Lansing, MI
  • moments ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • moments ago

Home Production Worker Industrial & Manufacturing $ 17 - $ 19.55 / Hour location_on Lansing, Michigan acute Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco is...

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Saw Operator

  • ResourceMFG
  • Mason, MI (11 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Mason, MI (11 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 17 hours ago

ResourceMFG has an immediate opening for a Saw operator in Mason, MI! This is a 1st Shift temp to hire opportunity Day Shift 7:00AM-5:30PM Monday- Friday / Saturdays optional $17.00 and up based...

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Robot Operator

  • LOC Performance Products, Inc
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago

Repetitiveness: Tasks may involve repeated handling of parts and machine operations....

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Production Operator I - Proliant Dairy Ingredients- Night Shift

  • Proliant Dairy Michigan
  • Saint Johns, MI (18 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Johns, MI (18 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 2 days ago

PURPOSE: Proliant Dairy Ingredients is committed to providing the best dairy ingredient options for enhancing the value and effectiveness of our partners' products. We are formulating success by...

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Die Cut Operator

  • WestRock
  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve...

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Production Operator

  • ResourceMFG
  • Grand Ledge, MI (10 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Ledge, MI (10 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Resource MFG is hiring for Machine Operators in Grand Ledge Day & Night Shift Available $17.00 - 17.75 per hour Immediate openings for machine operators in Grand Ledge!...

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Electrical Assembler

  • Aerotek
  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Assembler Job Description: The Electrical Assembler is responsible for performing wiring, electrical assembly, and installation tasks that support automotive manufacturing and custom...

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Knitting Operator

  • MAU Workforce Solutions
  • Williamston, MI (14 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Williamston, MI (14 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days ago

What We Offer: Pay of $16.64 - $17.71 per hour 12-hour rotating shifts (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM / 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM) Health benefits, including telehealth medical services 401(k) Hands-on machine operation...

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Machine Operator

  • ResourceMFG
  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago

Experienced Machine Operator Day Shift$21.50 per hour Grow Your Manufacturing Career with Us! Let America's largest manufacturing staffing company help you find your next machine operator job....

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Reproduction Machine Operator 7 (Office Services Section) - Finance & Administration

  • State of Michigan
  • Lansing, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 8 days ago

Operator, including one year equivalent to a Reproduction Machines Operator 6....

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2nd Shift - Laser Operator

  • American Rheinmetall Vehicles
  • Lansing, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 11 days ago

Continuously: maintain attention to detail during machine operation. Highly repetitive: performing machine operations and inspections for extended periods....

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Farm Equipment Operator

  • LEO-Agricultural Employment Services
  • Lansing, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 11 days ago

DeGrandchamp Farm is seeking a Farm Equipment Operator must be able to drive all kinds of farm equipment. This position is primilary outdoors and plays a key role in supporting the seasonal farm...

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CI Operations Specialist II

  • LG Energy Solution
  • Lansing, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 17 days ago

Operations Specialist II ESMI:Plant Operation Department, Continuous Improvement Team Lansing, MI LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer...

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Folder/Gluer Operator

  • WestRock
  • Lansing, MI
  • 28 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 28 days ago

This role is responsible for makereadies, machine operation, quality assurance, and adherence to strict customer and regulatory requirements....

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Machine Operator I - 4pm to 12am

  • Dart Container Corporation
  • Mason, MI (11 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Mason, MI (11 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 28 days ago

We're looking for dedicated Machine Operators who are passionate about ensuring top-notch production and efficiency with high-speed process equipment....

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Demographic Data for Lansing, MI

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Lansing, MI

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Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in Lansing, MI 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 Lansing, MI
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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