$18 - $26/hr
Key Responsibilities Machine Operation & Production Set up, program, and operate laser cutting machines to cut and form metal parts to specification. Load and unload sheet metal materials using ...
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$18 - $26/hr
Key Responsibilities Machine Operation & Production Set up, program, and operate laser cutting machines to cut and form metal parts to specification. Load and unload sheet metal materials using ...
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$14.50/hr
MACHINE OPERATORS NEEDED - MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Join SAVARD Personnel Group and be part of a ... Safely operate production and manufacturing equipment * Support oven, extraction, and winding ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$14.50/hr
MACHINE OPERATORS NEEDED - MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Join SAVARD Personnel Group and be part of a ... Safely operate production and manufacturing equipment * Support oven, extraction, and winding ...
$16.25 - $19.25/hr
MACHINE OPERATORS NEEDED - MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Join SAVARD Personnel Group and be part of a ... Safely operate production and manufacturing equipment * Support oven, extraction, and winding ...
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$16.25 - $19.25/hr
MACHINE OPERATORS NEEDED - MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Join SAVARD Personnel Group and be part of a ... Safely operate production and manufacturing equipment * Support oven, extraction, and winding ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
$19 - $21/hr
Operate flame cutters, overhead cranes, and other heavy steel shop machinery * Physical Demand: Must be physically able to handle shop duties and stand or move for long periods * Training: Full on ...
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$19 - $21/hr
Operate flame cutters, overhead cranes, and other heavy steel shop machinery * Physical Demand: Must be physically able to handle shop duties and stand or move for long periods * Training: Full on ...
Spring, TX · On-site
$19.50 - $25/hr
Operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments * Modify parts and materials to improve overall production * Test completed equipment to detect and remove defects * Perform routine ...
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Spring, TX · On-site
$19.50 - $25/hr
Operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments * Modify parts and materials to improve overall production * Test completed equipment to detect and remove defects * Perform routine ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $19/hr
We need full-time Machine Operators that will learn to operate paper converting machinery in the production of bath tissue and paper towels. The position is located in Conroe, TX. Must be able to ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $19/hr
We need full-time Machine Operators that will learn to operate paper converting machinery in the production of bath tissue and paper towels. The position is located in Conroe, TX. Must be able to ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Operate and assist with manufacturing equipment including Plasma Tables, Band Saws, Press Brakes, and related machinery. * Assist Machine Operators with daily production tasks and equipment setup.
Houston, TX · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Operate and assist with manufacturing equipment including Plasma Tables, Band Saws, Press Brakes, and related machinery. * Assist Machine Operators with daily production tasks and equipment setup.
Conroe, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery according to established procedures. * Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. * Perform routine equipment ...
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$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery according to established procedures. * Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. * Perform routine equipment ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $19/hr
We need full-time Machine Operators that will learn to operate paper converting machinery in the production of bath tissue and paper towels. The position is located in Conroe, TX. Must be able to ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $19/hr
We need full-time Machine Operators that will learn to operate paper converting machinery in the production of bath tissue and paper towels. The position is located in Conroe, TX. Must be able to ...
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery according to established procedures. * Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. * Perform routine equipment ...
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$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery according to established procedures. * Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. * Perform routine equipment ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $18/hr
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines. * Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials. * Set up, operate, or tend ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $19/hr
We need full-time Machine Operators that will learn to operate paper converting machinery in the production of bath tissue and paper towels. The position is located in Conroe, TX. Must be able to ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $19/hr
We need full-time Machine Operators that will learn to operate paper converting machinery in the production of bath tissue and paper towels. The position is located in Conroe, TX. Must be able to ...
$11.64 - $12.66
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$12.66 - $13.68
3% of jobs
$13.68 - $14.69
7% of jobs
$14.69 - $15.71
12% of jobs
$15.81 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.71 - $16.72
16% of jobs
The median wage is $17.23 / hr.
$16.72 - $17.74
21% of jobs
$17.74 - $18.76
14% of jobs
$18.81 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.76 - $19.77
11% of jobs
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$20.79 - $21.80
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$21.80 - $22.82
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| Aspect | Machine Operate | Equipment Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a high school diploma and on-the-job training or certifications | Similar credentials, often includes certifications for specific equipment |
| Work Environment | Factories, manufacturing plants, construction sites | Construction sites, industrial facilities, warehouses |
| Industry Usage | Manufacturing, construction, logistics | Construction, mining, transportation |
| Job Focus | Operating machinery to produce goods or perform tasks | Driving, 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.
Cities near Houston, TX with the most Machine Operate job openings:
$18 - $26/hr
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Position Description: Summary:
We are looking for a Laser Machine Operator to join our innovative, fast-growing company. We are looking for operators to work on AMADA, TANAKA, KOIKE, or other top machines. While we are willing to train the candidates on new machines, they must be familiar with the laser cutting process or have prior experience in working with one of these machines.
Key Responsibilities
Machine Operation & Production
Set up, program, and operate laser cutting machines to cut and form metal parts to specification.
Load and unload sheet metal materials using appropriate lifting and handling techniques.
Monitor machine performance during production runs, adjusting settings as necessary to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Verify correct materials, thicknesses, and job specifications prior to cutting operations.
Maintain optimal nesting of parts to minimize material waste.
Quality Assurance
Inspect finished parts using measuring tools such as calipers, tape measures, and gauges to ensure compliance with blueprints and specifications.
Identify and correct defects, burrs, or imperfections before parts move to the next stage.
Document production data accurately for traceability and continuous improvement.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Perform routine machine checks and basic preventive maintenance such as cleaning lenses, checking coolant levels, and inspecting consumables.
Troubleshoot minor operational issues and escalate complex problems to maintenance or supervision.
Report equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime.
Safety & Compliance
Follow all safety protocols and always wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain a clean, organized work area to prevent hazards and ensure efficient workflow.
Adhere to company policies and comply with ISO, OSHA, and ITAR requirements.
Teamwork & Communication
Collaborate with production team members to meet schedules and customer deadlines.
Communicate clearly with supervisors regarding production challenges, material shortages, or quality concerns.
Provide feedback for process improvements and efficiency gains.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Minimum of 1 year of experience operating laser cutting equipment or similar CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings.
Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers, tape measures, and gauges.
Strong understanding of metal fabrication processes and material types.
Commitment to safety and quality standards.
Preferred:
Experience with Amada, Trumpf, or similar CNC laser machines.
Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems for job tracking.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for most of the shift.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds regularly and safely.
Tolerance for noise, heat, and physical activity typical of a production environment.
$18.00 - $26.00 Hourly
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Machinery manufacturing
51 - 200 Employees
Conroe, TX, US
2004
