Machine Operator Jobs in Tennessee

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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RiteScreen

Production Worker - Screener

Join RiteScreen as a Screener! Are you a hands-on worker with an eye for detail and a commitment to quality? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where precision and teamwork...

Machine Operator

  • Carthage, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Carthage, TN
  • 18 days ago

Location: Carthage Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time Internal Candidate eligibility Criteria: 1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service 2. Is NOT on an active Performance...

Production Worker

  • Walling, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Walling, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Our client, a leading manufacturer in the production industry, are seeking Production team members to join their team. As a Production associate, you will be part of a dynamic environment...

Production Worker

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 1 hour ago

HIRING SHOP HELPER - GOOD WORK HISTORY WILLING TO START ASAP $18.50 NEAR DT NASH** **Description** Overview: Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced fabrication shop where your hands-on skills help...

Production Worker (Fab Shop)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Fabrication Shop helper** **Job Description** Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced fabrication shop where your hands-on skills help build the backbone of major mechanical systems. Were looking for...

2nd Shift Production Operator

  • Gallatin, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 2 hours ago

All Star Personnel is currently hiring a Production Operator for a manufacturing facility in Gallatin, TN. This is a temporary to permanent position. Shift Hours: 2:45pm - 11:15pm Pay: $15.40 Job...

Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator- LaVergne

  • La Vergne, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • La Vergne, TN
  • 5 hours ago

The Landfill Equipment Operator is Responsible for the inspection of incoming waste and the placement and management of that waste on the site as well as moving and spreading waste and earth. The...

Production Worker

  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 hours ago

Production Worker Job Reference Number: 29892 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Community Meals Brand: Trio-Community-Meals State: Tennessee (US-TN) The Role at a glance: We are looking...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 12 hours ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Put your skills to great use with a company that can truly appreciate you and a place where you can grow! AtWork is now hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators in the...

Production Operator - BSA (Night Shift 7:30pm - 7:30am)

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 13 hours ago

Required Skills and Experience : Hands-on experience in high speed machine operation....

Assembly Operator

  • Lewisburg, TN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lewisburg, TN
  • 13 hours ago

Extended periods of standing and manual machine operation. Work Environment: Manufacturing floor with exposure to machinery, noise, and industrial materials....

Machine Operator - Now Hiring

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 14 hours ago

Hands-on machine operators who have a keen eye for detail are highly in demand these days, which is great news for you. Why?...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Franklin, TN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 14 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...

Machine Operator Helper - Now Hiring

  • Elizabethton, TN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Elizabethton, TN
  • 14 hours ago

If you're an experienced machine operator helper, read on to learn more about the role, what it entails and how you can apply....

Water Plant Operator Trainee - Public Utilities/Water Treatment Plant

  • Gallatin, TN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 23 hours ago

WATER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE - PUBLIC UTILITIES/WATER TREATMENT PLANT CITY OF GALLATIN PURPOSE OF POSITION: The purpose of this position is to perform semiskilled work in a variety of...

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Salary for Machine Operator Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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