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Machine Operate Jobs in Champaign, IL (NOW HIRING)

Silgancontainers

Forklift/Machine Operation

Champaign, IL

$21.13 - $23.25/hr

Operate forklifts to transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility * Perform ... Perform minor machine adjustments and troubleshooting * Observe product quality and report concerns

Silgan

Forklift/Machine Operation

Champaign, IL · On-site

$21.13 - $23.25/hr

Operate forklifts to transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility * Perform ... Perform minor machine adjustments and troubleshooting * Observe product quality and report concerns

PlastiPak

Advanced Operator - Night Shift

Champaign, IL · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

As an Advanced Production Technician, you will operate the conveying and drying equipment necessary to ensure an uninterrupted supply of raw materials to the Injection machines. At our company, we're ...

Silgan Closures

Forklift/Machine Operation

Champaign, IL · On-site

$21.13 - $23.25/hr

Operate forklifts to transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility * Perform ... Perform minor machine adjustments and troubleshooting * Observe product quality and report concerns

Silgan

Forklift/Machine Operation

Champaign, IL · On-site

$21.13 - $23.25/hr

Operate forklifts to transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility * Perform ... Perform minor machine adjustments and troubleshooting * Observe product quality and report concerns

H3 Manufacturing Group LLC

CNC Turn

Champaign, IL · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Independently operate one or more CNC turning centers (lathes). * Perform routine machine setups, including loading programs, changing tooling, setting tool offsets, and verifying first-piece ...

H3 Manufacturing Group

CNC Turn

Champaign, IL · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Independently operate one or more CNC turning centers (lathes). * Perform routine machine setups, including loading programs, changing tooling, setting tool offsets, and verifying first-piece ...

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How much do machine operate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine operate in Champaign, IL is $18.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Machine Operate vs Equipment Operator?

AspectMachine OperateEquipment Operator
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma and on-the-job training or certificationsSimilar credentials, often includes certifications for specific equipment
Work EnvironmentFactories, manufacturing plants, construction sitesConstruction sites, industrial facilities, warehouses
Industry UsageManufacturing, construction, logisticsConstruction, mining, transportation
Job FocusOperating machinery to produce goods or perform tasksDriving, maneuvering, and operating heavy equipment

Both Machine Operate and Equipment Operator roles involve operating machinery in industrial or construction settings. While they share similar credentials and work environments, Equipment Operator often emphasizes driving and maneuvering large equipment, whereas Machine Operate may focus more on operating specific machines for manufacturing or processing tasks.

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Infographic showing various Machine Operate job openings in Champaign, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,882 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Advanced Operator - Night Shift

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

Champaign, IL • On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Plastipak Packaging rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 66 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

90th of 119 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

As an Advanced Production Technician, you will operate the conveying and drying equipment necessary to ensure an uninterrupted supply of raw materials to the Injection machines. At our company, we're committed to quality products & a positive team culture. We're also proud to be recognized as one of America's Safest Companies by EHS Today.
We Offer
  • Set Schedules: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!
  • Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
  • Convenience: Our food-grade clean & climate-controlled facility is located right off I57 and I-72!

You Will
  • Report food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action
  • Operate dryers and other equipment to ensure uninterrupted flow of raw materials to the injection machines
  • Perform preventative maintenance and minor mechanical repairs.
  • Perform regular checks and readings, and regularly monitors materials flows
  • Provide functional guidance to line Utilities as needed

You Have
  • Ability to work nights: 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machines & equipment.
  • Excellent mechanical skills, exhibited by related mechanical experience
  • Hydraulics, pneumatics & electrical mechanical basic knowledge
  • Ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
  • Familiarity with computer applications
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

You'll Earn
  • $21-23 an hour, based on experience
  • Night shift includes a shift differential of $1.00

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
  • Wellness Programs
  • Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
  • EAP, Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
  • Accidental Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
  • Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Caregiving via Care.com
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
  • Travel Assistance
  • Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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