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Entry Level Hot Oil Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Utility Operator

Decatur, AL · On-site

$20.50/hr

Utility Operator Pay Rates: Starting: $20.50 Top out at progression year 3 at $26.00 Polyplex ... Chillers, Air Compressors, Oil heater, hot oil pumps, Cooling towers and related pumps, AHUs.

This role oversees services for plant utilities, including hot oil units, air compressors, and ... Develop and implement safe work permits in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. * Conduct ...

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Converter Operator

Summit, IL · On-site

$28.77/hr

Converter Operator Location: Summit Plant Position Type : Union Shift: 6:55 AM - 7:05 PM OR 6:55 PM ... Operations knowledge in areas such as boilers, incinerators, preheaters, hot oil systems, tank ...

Converter Operator Location: Summit Plant Position Type : Union Shift: 6:55 AM - 7:05 PM OR 6:55 PM ... Operations knowledge in areas such as boilers, incinerators, preheaters, hot oil systems, tank ...

This is an entry-level position. However, if you have industry experience, we want to hear from you ... Exposure to heavy equipment, slick surfaces, and hot-cold temperatures. Major Accountabilities:

This is an entry-level position. However, if you have industry experience, we want to hear from you ... Exposure to heavy equipment, slick surfaces, and hot-cold temperatures. Major Accountabilities:

This is an entry-level position. However, if you have industry experience, we want to hear from you ... Exposure to heavy equipment, slick surfaces, and hot-cold temperatures. Major Accountabilities:

Entry-level Lease Operator

Monahans, TX · On-site

$24.25 - $32/hr

Entry-level Lease Operator Duration: Long-term assignment (initially 1 year with possibility of ... Inspect gas and oil wells, tanks, meters, separators, compressors, and piping components for leaks ...

This is an entry-level position. However, if you have industry experience, we want to hear from you ... Exposure to heavy equipment, slick surfaces, and hot-cold temperatures. Major Accountabilities:

... and hot oil heating system(s). 9. Ensure that equipment, machinery and furnishings in all terminals are maintained in an organized, safe, and operable condition. Work closely with operations ...

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How much do entry level hot oil operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level hot oil operator in the United States is $17.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Hot Oil Operator vs Entry Level Drilling Operator?

AspectEntry Level Hot Oil OperatorEntry Level Drilling Operator
Required CertificationsOSHA safety training, basic oilfield certificationsOSHA safety training, basic oilfield certifications
Work EnvironmentHot oil trucks, oilfield sites, maintenance areasDrilling rigs, well sites, oilfield locations
Industry UsageOil production, well maintenance, hot oil circulationDrilling operations, well installation, extraction

Both roles require safety certifications and work in oilfield environments. The Hot Oil Operator focuses on circulating hot oil for equipment maintenance, while the Drilling Operator is involved in drilling and well installation. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path in the oil and gas industry.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Hot Oil Operator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,327 per year, or $17.5 per hour.
Utility Operator

$20.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 hours ago


Job description

Utility Operator
Pay Rates: Starting: $20.50
Top out at progression year 3 at $26.00
Polyplex offers a full line of Benefits (BCBS of Alabama for medical, Guardian- Dental; EyeMed- Vision).
Additional benefits such as team life, STD, LDT and identity theft covered at 100%.
401k: company matches 3.5% on an employee's contribution of 6%
Paid leave:
80 hours of accrued Vacation, 24 hours of accrued Emergency Leave,
10 paid Holidays
Expectations
Personal safety and clear understanding of safety processes and procedures. Monitor and evaluate process variables, sample results and make changes and/ or corrections to maintain optimum control, efficiency and safety. Analyze problems or deviations and insure timely corrective actions are taken.
Machines/ Equipment: Chillers, Air Compressors, Oil heater, hot oil pumps, Cooling towers and related pumps, AHUs. Makeup air unit, Exhaust fans, Water softener, RO water system.
Physical Requirements
  • Able to lift 50
  • Able to bend, twist sit, squat, kneel, crawl, push and pull
  • Able to reach in all directions
  • Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time to cover a 12 hour shift
  • Other physical requirements as needed for the job

Responsibility
  • Follow safety procedures for machine and activities and perform safe operational activities in order to avoid safety incidents
  • Reading and following work instructions in work group area
  • Produce film product with assigned machine per the run plan
  • Data Entry/ Document control/ Record keeping - Ensuring the data entry for entire process like Raw mat, Down time, Jumbo, properties, slit roll, etc. Monitoring of data entry during shift. Data entry for all issued material from stores. Ensuring all the logbooks, checklists and required formats being followed in the shift.
  • Monitoring of production plan in order to execute the activities for pending plans. Feeding of raw material based on product recipe
  • Execute raw material handling, charging and monitoring consumption
  • Preparation of coating solutions as per run plan, monitor the consumption and coating quality along with updating the chemical inventory to Shift Supervisor
  • Draining and collection of chips in case of any emergency
  • End to end waste handling within the shift. Recyclable waste charging in cutting mills and irrecoverable waste disposal at designated place
  • Executing filter changeover process as per written procedure and allocated time period or as and when required
  • Handling the process failures like film break, blade break, and film removal from machine. De-chocking of cutting mills and fluff piping. Feeding the grinder and clearing cores
  • Report any machine problems and perform minor machine adjustments and troubleshooting
  • To relieve/ support fellow team members as needed
  • Completing and recording quality assurance and control checks
  • Housekeeping
  • Other duties as assigned

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