Machine Operator Jobs in Taylor, 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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Amazon XL Warehouse Equipment Operator

  • Amazon
  • New Boston, MI (8 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Boston, MI (8 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Amazon XL Warehouse Equipment Operator Job Overview You'll be part of the Amazon warehouse team that handles the big stuff - those unique customer orders that weigh over 50 pounds: big-screen TVs,...

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Sewing Machine Operator (Part Time)

  • Detroit, MI (13 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI (13 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 1 day ago

PART TIME We are looking for someone to work part time in our shop located in Southfield MI. The job is to draft and lay out patterns, cut them, and sew them together. We use heavy commercial...

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4-Slide Machine Setup Technician / Operator

  • PeopleReady
  • Madison Heights, MI (21 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Madison Heights, MI (21 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Operation Multi-Slide Machine Operation Wire Forming Metal Stamping Tooling Setups Preventative Maintenance Quality Inspection Ready to take control of the way you work?...

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Assembly//Machine Operator

  • Trenton, MI (7 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, MI (7 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Candidates may also assist with basic machine operation as needed....

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Part Time-Service Parts Operator

  • Nesco Resource
  • Livonia, MI (11 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (11 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Nesco Resource is seeking dependable and mechanically inclined Service Parts Operators to support the production/ machining of custom parts. This position involves running fabrication equipment,...

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Assembler

  • Adecco USA, Inc.
  • Livonia, MI (11 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (11 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Home Assembler Industrial & Manufacturing $ 18 / Hour location_on Livonia, Michigan acute Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco is seeking Assemblers for...

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Brake Press Operator

  • Supplemental Staffing
  • Romulus, MI (4 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (4 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Our client in the Taylor, MI area is in need of an experienced Brake Press Operator for their facility on 3rd shift, will train on 1st shift for a couple of weeks first, $20-$22 per hour, contract...

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Apprentice Plant Operator (Monroe, MI, US, 48161)

  • CRH Plc.
  • Monroe, MI (24 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Monroe, MI (24 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Job ID: [[505707]] Cadillac Asphalt, a vertically integrated CRH Americas Materials Company, joint venture company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality...

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Steel Slitter Operator

  • Canton, MI (13 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Canton, MI (13 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Slitter Machine Operator Shift: 6am-230pm Monday-Friday Pay: $18-$20 BOE Primary Purpose & FunctionCardinal Staffing is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Slitter Machine Operator to set up and operate...

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Assembly Worker - Start This Week!

  • Aerotek
  • Warren, MI (24 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Warren, MI (24 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Essential Skills 1+ year of machine operator experience in manufacturing, specifically in assembly work. Proficiency in using a tape measure and power drill....

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Screw Machine Operator

  • Nesco Resource
  • Canton, MI (13 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Canton, MI (13 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee...

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Legal Operations Specialist

  • Harman Becker Automotive Systems Manufacturing Kft
  • Novi, MI (21 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Novi, MI (21 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 8 days ago

A Career at HARMAN As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our...

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Team Member-Production Assembler

  • Detroit Manufacturing Systems LLC.
  • Detroit, MI (13 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (13 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 10 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Operate assembly line equipment in a high-volume production environment, such as; sonic welders, torque guns, lift assist, and other manufacturing tools....

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General Production Worker

  • Aerotek
  • Madison Heights, MI (21 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Madison Heights, MI (21 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 10 days ago

General Production Worker - Crate Builder (2nd Shift) Job Description This role focuses on building custom crates and boxes from prints and drawings, using hand and power tools to cut materials to...

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Precision Machine Assembler

  • Methods Machine Tools
  • Wixom, MI (24 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Wixom, MI (24 miles from Taylor, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Description Methods Machine Tools was established in 1958 with three employees and a handful of refurbished machines. Since then, the company has become one of the largest privately owned machine...

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Taylor, MI

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Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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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