Machine Operator Jobs in New Mexico

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 Workers Needed

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 hours ago

The role involves manually loading material, observing machine operations, and detecting malfunctions to ensure smooth production....

Asphalt Plant Operator

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

General Production Worker Multiple Shifts

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 13 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 13 hours ago

The role involves manually loading material, observing machine operations, and detecting malfunctions to ensure smooth production. Responsibilities Load and unload parts/materials....

Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

  • Corrales, NM
  • 21 hours ago
  • Corrales, NM
  • 21 hours ago

Hiring a team for Telecom fiber optic construction work. Looking for heavy equipment operators, laborers, splicers, drivers. Must have experience. Must be willing to travel within New Mexico.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

  • Gallup, NM
  • 21 hours ago
  • Gallup, NM
  • 21 hours ago

Hiring a team for Telecom fiber optic construction work. Looking for heavy equipment operators, laborers, splicers, drivers. Must have experience. Must be willing to travel within New Mexico.

Plant Operator

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Maintain and monitor physical plant and equipment at an assigned City location; perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and perform a variety of technical tasks...

Heavy Equipment Operator- Bernalillo

  • Bernalillo, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Bernalillo, NM
  • 3 days ago

General Purpose Under general supervision, operates a variety of heavy equipment and performs related manual work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of County roads, bridges,...

Plant Operator

  • Amistad, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Amistad, NM
  • 4 days ago

R10055903 Plant Operator (Open) Location: Amistad, NM (ADI) - Filling industrial - Dry-ice How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? If you're looking for dry ice, you'll find it with Airgas. As the...

Equipment Operator

  • Arroyo Seco, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Arroyo Seco, NM
  • 4 days ago

Operates light to heavy-duty equipment for the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads or facilities, according to established policies, procedures, and safety protocols. Equipment...

Equipment Operator - 401

  • Farmington, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 4 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Farmington MSA $42k - $63k Per Year Equipment Operator - 401 Navajo Agricultural Products Industry Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction...

Heavy Equipment Operator (Open Space)

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary Operate and maintain very large, very heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including, but not limited to, tankers, dozers scraper, loaders, mobile compost...

Production Operator: Pre-filled Syringe, 2nd Shift or Weekends

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago

Production Operator: Pre-filled Syringe Line in Albuquerque, NM Available shifts: Second Shift-2:00 - 10:30 pm OR Weekend Shift-12 Hour 6:00 am - 6:30 pm Fri, Sat, Sun Build your future at Curia,...

Equipment Operator

  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 4 days ago

R360 Environmental Solutions, a Waste Connections company, is the nations leading environmental oilfield waste management provider, R360 has the resources to offer superior reliability and results...

Machine Operator

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 5 days ago

Employbridge has an immediate opportunity for Entry level Machine Operators in the Albuquerque, NM area. These are full-time, entry-level machine operator positions with advancement potential....

Distribution Teammate - Equipment Operator

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 5 days ago

Distribution Teammate - Equipment Operator Distribution Teammate - Equipment Operator locations Albuquerque, NM time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id REQ_24_20993 At...

Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in New Mexico

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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico
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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