Machine Operator Jobs in Montana

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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Machine Operator (Gas Ground Worker Plus)

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 3 hours ago

The machine operator may be called upon in emergency situations....

Production Worker

  • Helena, MT
  • 3 hours ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 3 hours ago

Production Worker Work Location: Helena, MT Pay range: $35.16 to $38.40 per hour per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Depending On Experience (June 1, 2025: $36.30 to $39.65 per hour)...

Mechanical Assembler Technicians-Compressors

  • Billings, MT
  • 3 hours ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 3 hours ago

Competitive pay rate of $19.50-$29 per hour MRL Equipment Company, Inc. has manufactured pavement marking and grooving equipment for over 40 years. Come and work for the industry's leader and...

Electrical Assembler Technicians-Compressor

  • Billings, MT
  • 3 hours ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 3 hours ago

Do you want to work for the industry's leader and North America's largest road marking equipment supplier...right here in Billings, MT? We build innovative equipment to apply road markings today...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Kalispell, MT
  • 3 hours ago
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 3 hours ago

You are an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven ability to work alongside crew members in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project quality to help build...

General Assembly/Operator Weekends/Evenings

  • Columbia Falls, MT
  • 8 hours ago
  • Columbia Falls, MT
  • 8 hours ago

If so, we are seeking general assembly machine operators to work on variety of machine tools such as lathes, drills, milling machines, boring machines and grinders to cut, shape and fit parts to fabricate...

Machinist - $1000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

  • Billings, MT
  • 8 hours ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 8 hours ago

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertically integrated business model allows...

Heavy Equipment Operator (Travel)

  • Neihart, MT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Neihart, MT
  • 14 hours ago

Overview At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Heavy E quipment Operator, you will develop new skills, work in a safety - minded environment, and join us in...

Mechanical Assembler Technicians-Mini Mac

  • Billings, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 1 day ago

Mechanical Assembler Technicians-Mini Mac 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars Billings,Montana,59101,United States, Billings, MT 59101 Competitive pay rate of $19.50-$29 per hour MRL Equipment Company, Inc....

Road Maintenance Tech/CDL Equipment Operator

  • Big Sky, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Big Sky, MT
  • 1 day ago

Yellowstone Club is currently seeking candidates to be Road Maintenance Tech/CDL Equipment Operators. This is a multi-skill full-time year-round position with varying duties depending on the time...

Machinist

  • Butte, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Butte, MT
  • 1 day ago

Express Employment Professionals Machinist in Butte , Montana Job Summary:Operates CNC machines to produce machine components per specifications. Inspects parts, interprets GD&T data, and ensures...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Chinook, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Chinook, MT
  • 1 day ago

Blaine County Heavy Equipment Operator in Chinook , Montana POSITION: Heavy Equipment OperatorDEPARTMENT: Road DepartmentACCOUNTABLE TO: Road & Bridge SupervisorSUMMARY OF WORK:Employee will...

Customer Operations Specialist Roads

  • Helena, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 1 day ago

GAF Customer Operations Specialist Roads in Helena , Montana Team Summary At GAF, we are at the forefront of innovation in the industrial sector, bringing modern solutions to the building...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Libby, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Libby, MT
  • 1 day ago

M.A. DeAtley Construction Heavy Equipment Operator in Libby , Montana This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Operates a specifically equipped tractor to gouge out, level, and...

Farm Machine Operator

  • Winifred, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Winifred, MT
  • 2 days ago

PETERSON FARMS LTD Farm Machine Operator in WINIFRED , Montana Temporary full-time position from 5/25/2024 to 12/25/2024 Operates self propelled custom class harvesting machine to harvest a variety...

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Montana

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 Montana offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.9%
Bachelor's Degree
18.2%
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 Montana
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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