Machine Operator Jobs in Ohio

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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Hilscher Clarke Electric

Manufacturing Labeling Coordinator

Join Hilscher-Clarke as a full-time Manufacturing Labeling Coordinator in North Canton, Ohio area, where we're more than a team – we're more like a family. At Hilscher-Clarke, our people embody...

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Persys Engineering

General Labor Production

  • Persys Engineering
  • Norwalk, OH
  • 11 days ago
  • Norwalk, OH
  • 11 days ago

General Labor Production Job Title: General Labor Production Location: Norwalk, Ohio Company: Persys Engineering Job Summary: Persys Engineering is seeking full-time General Laborers to join our...

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Assistant Polybag Operator

  • TKC - Kodi Collective LLC
  • Lake Milton, OH
  • 23 days ago
  • Lake Milton, OH
  • 23 days ago

The ability to operate all tools pertaining to the polybag, such as wrenches, gauges and tape measures, etc Assist with monitoring machine operations to detect malfunctions or to determine whether adjustments...

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Small Machine Operator

  • TKC - Kodi Collective LLC
  • Twinsburg, OH
  • 23 days ago
  • Twinsburg, OH
  • 23 days ago

Machine operation includes the coordination and the Mailer, Dot Wac, use of the Polybag, Drills, Shanklin, Shrink Wrap Machine and Folders, Spiral Binding in the Bindery Department which are used to...

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Bakery Team Member III - Machine Operator - Findlay

  • Sheetz, Inc
  • Findlay, OH
  • 23 days ago
  • Findlay, OH
  • 23 days ago

Ready to keep things rolling and MAKE SHEETZ HAPPEN on the production line?...

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Litho Press Operator, 6pm-6am

  • MCC
  • Batavia, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Batavia, OH
  • 3 days ago

Build your Career with an Industry Leader As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a...

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Intermodal Equipment Operator

  • ConGlobal
  • Hilliard, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hilliard, OH
  • 11 hours ago

Launch Your Career with ConGlobal ConGlobal is hiring immediately for a key role in our global supply chain operations. Whether youre looking to grow your career or gain new skills, this role...

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Production Worker

  • WestRock
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 18 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 18 days 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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Fresh Food Team Member III - Machine Operator - Findlay

  • Sheetz, Inc
  • Findlay, OH
  • 23 days ago
  • Findlay, OH
  • 23 days ago

As a Fresh Food Machine Operator, youll run production equipment to help bring our Ready-To-Eat (RTE) foods to lifefresh, accurate, and on time....

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Manufacturing Associate

  • ApTask Global Workforce
  • New Albany, OH
  • 3 hours ago
  • New Albany, OH
  • 3 hours ago

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Manufacturing Associate for an Onsite position with a Major Pharmaceutical Company located in New Albany, OH. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity....

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Manufacturing Operator - Afternoon Shift

  • Flex-N-Gate
  • Salem, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Salem, OH
  • 9 hours ago

Monitor machine operations to ensure quality standards are met. Mark products or equipment with identifying information. Move materials and products between work areas as needed....

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Production Worker - Operator

  • Westlake
  • Holmesville, OH
  • 10 hours ago
  • Holmesville, OH
  • 10 hours ago

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in...

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Deburring / Roller Operator

  • Will-Burt
  • Orrville, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Orrville, OH
  • 11 hours ago

Job Overview The Deburring / Roller Operator is responsible for removing burrs, sharp edges, and excess material from cut laser parts or other manufactured parts using hand tools, small power...

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Machine Operator- 3rd Shift

  • United Mail
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 11 hours ago

United Direct Solutions is currently seeking a full time Machine Operator for 3rd Shift at our Cincinnati, Ohio location. 3RD SHIFT- Sunday- Thursday 11:30PM- 7:30AM United Direct Solutions has facilities...

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Powered Industrial Vehicle Operator

  • Columbus, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 11 hours ago

Kelly®  is here for you! We are currently seeking a   Powered Industrial Vehicle Operator  to support a premier equipment and tool manufacturer in  Columbus, Ohio. This is...

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Ohio

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

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Highest Education Level

Machine Operators in Ohio 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 Ohio
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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