Machine Operator Jobs in Mississippi

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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WAI Global

Windshield Washer Pump Assembly Operator

Join our team as an Assembly Operator and play a key role in the production of high-quality windshield washer pumps! We're looking for a detail-oriented individual with experience in manual...

Plant Operator (Night)

  • Star, MS
  • 3 hours ago
  • Star, MS
  • 3 hours ago

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Ackerman, MS
  • 12 hours ago
  • Ackerman, MS
  • 12 hours ago

CURRENT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using "Jobs Hub" in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Employee Type: Regular To perform the operation of heavy equipment operator as...

CNC Lead Machinist

  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 13 hours ago
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 13 hours ago

As a Lead Machinist, you will be responsible for safely and accurately using CNC machinery to perform a variety of functions. You must possess exceptional skills, be detail-oriented, and work with...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Blue Mountain, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Blue Mountain, MS
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Customary Days: Monday Friday (Weekends as needed) Customary Hours: 50 hours per week This position operates heavy equipment in the mining operation. This may...

Outside Machinist

  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 1 day ago

Req ID: 41849 Team: 24 Outside Machinists Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: No Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available...

Tipple Operator

  • Waynesboro, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Waynesboro, MS
  • 1 day ago

Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution...

Machine Operator - A 2352

  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 1 day ago

GENERAL FUNCTION: The machine operator sets up and operates metal fabrication machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, saws and presses to cut, bend, straighten, and form metal plates, sheets and structural...

Machine Operator 1-Jackson

  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 day ago

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of...

Production Worker

  • Forest, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Forest, MS
  • 2 days ago

Machine Operation Crane Operation Material Handler 7AM - 3PM Schedule Whats Needed?...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Lexington, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, MS
  • 2 days ago

Job ID: 512049 APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a great place to work! CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix...

Equipment Operator

  • Southaven, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 2 days ago

Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas...

Machinist Supervisor

  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Directly supervise machinists and machine operators in the assigned area. Assign daily tasks and activities for the machine shop....

CCP Final Assembler A (Builder) 3rd Shift

  • Grenada, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Grenada, MS
  • 2 days ago

CCP Final Assembler A (Builder) 3rd Shift Modine Manufacturing Company life insurance, short term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Mississippi, Grenada Jun 16, 2025 At...

Machine Operator-A

  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 2 days ago

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: Prior experience as a machine operator in a shipbuilding or marine fabrication environment is preferred....

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Mississippi

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Machine Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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