Machine Operator Jobs in Nebraska

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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Ag Equipment Operator

  • (Suppressed)
  • Homer, NE
  • 14 hours ago
  • Homer, NE
  • 14 hours ago

$19.26 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Ag Equipment Operator (Suppressed) Occupation: Agricultural Equipment Operators Location: Homer, NE - 68030 Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or...

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Production Worker

  • IMKO
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 14 hours ago

Production Worker Lincoln, NE 68521 Posted: 05/29/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: MF265035529 Job Description 1st & 2nd Shift Production

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Production Worker

  • WestRock
  • Seward, NE
  • 15 hours ago
  • Seward, NE
  • 15 hours 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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1st Shift Production Worker - No Weekends

  • Structural Component Systems
  • Fremont, NE
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fremont, NE
  • 18 hours ago

Structural Component Systems, Inc. of Fremont, NE a 100% employee-owned company is actively seeking full-time Production Worker to create high-quality products for our clients. This production...

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Posiflush Production Operator - D shift

  • BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
  • Columbus, NE
  • 19 hours ago
  • Columbus, NE
  • 19 hours ago

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It...

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Production Operators

  • Continental
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 19 hours ago

Job Description The Production Operators utilize entry level skills to support general semi-automated and operator loaded machining and manufacturing equipment. Operators must be able to read...

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Temporary Forklift-Dock Operator

  • Cargill
  • Schuyler, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Schuyler, NE
  • 1 day ago

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable...

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SAP Operations Specialist II

  • AgReliant Genetics
  • Battle Creek, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Battle Creek, NE
  • 1 day ago

WHO WE ARE GDM Seeds is a global leader in plant genetics, dedicated to transforming agriculture through technological innovation. With a continuous focus on research and development, we bring the...

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Production Worker

  • Cargill
  • Schuyler, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Schuyler, NE
  • 2 days ago

Job ID 327939 Date posted 06/01/2026 New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. If you do...

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Part time equipment operator

  • Progress Rail Services
  • Sidney, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Sidney, NE
  • 2 days ago

Operate one or several types of powered heavy equipment. The operator will perform a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks involving the operation, servicing, and maintenance of heavy equipment...

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Machine Operator

  • Remedy Intelligent Staffing
  • Omaha, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 2 days ago

Shift: Mon-Thurs 6am-4:30pm Pay $19-$21/HR DOE Summary We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our dynamic team....

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Production Operator - Dayshift

  • Novozymes
  • Blair, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Blair, NE
  • 3 days ago

Interested in a career that matters? Join us as our new Production Operator in the Planetary Recovery Department. Our Production Operators at Novonesis are skilled workers tasked with setting up,...

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Machinist

  • The Reserves Network Inc
  • Omaha, NE
  • 4 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 4 days ago

SS966337528 Location: Omaha, NE Category: Industrial & Manufacturing Employment Type: Permanent Date Added: 05/28/2026 Apply now Back to Search Machinist | $ 2 2 -$ 28 per hour | Monday- Friday 5...

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Production Operator - Fermentation

  • Novozymes
  • Blair, NE
  • 4 days ago
  • Blair, NE
  • 4 days ago

Interested in a career that matters? Join us as our new Production Operator in the Fermentation Department. Our Production Operators at Novonesis are skilled workers tasked with setting up,...

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Production Worker

  • Aerotek
  • Fremont, NE
  • 5 days ago
  • Fremont, NE
  • 5 days ago

They could also be indoors on the wall panel or truss production line, helping move product through the process to be cut and assembled....

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Demographic Data for Nebraska

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Nebraska

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in Nebraska 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 Nebraska
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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