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Machine Operate Jobs in Quakertown, PA (NOW HIRING)

Machinist

Hillsborough, NJ · On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

Operate manual lathes & Milling machines * Operate Industrial Pumps * Perform quality control inspections to ensure parts meet specifications * Maintain and calibrate machines to ensure optimal ...

Machinist

Hillsborough, NJ · On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

Operate manual lathes & Milling machines * Operate Industrial Pumps * Perform quality control inspections to ensure parts meet specifications * Maintain and calibrate machines to ensure optimal ...

In this role, you will operate and monitor machinery used in the production of paper and plastic products while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency standards are met. Machine Operator Job ...

Machine Operator

Quakertown, PA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Operate manufacturing machinery and production lines safely and efficiently. * Perform packaging, labeling, and palletizing of products. * Operate a forklift to move raw materials, in-process goods ...

Coldheader/Threadroller Machinist

Easton, PA

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Operate mechanical machinery (cold heading machines) for production purposes, as needed. * Follows standard procedures to monitor equipment for performance, safety, and effectiveness. * Performs ...

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CNC Lathe Machinist

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

$26 - $34/hr

* Jenkins Machine is a growing and successful machine shop for production and specialty parts ... Operate CNC equipment (lathe) while following Drawings and work instructions to tight tolerances

Coldheader/Threadroller Machinist

Easton, PA · On-site

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

Operate mechanical machinery (cold heading machines) for production purposes, as needed. * Follows standard procedures to monitor equipment for performance, safety, and effectiveness. * Performs ...

CNC Machinist

Quakertown, PA

$19.75 - $27/hr

Efficiently operate a lathe, swiss lathe, wire EDM, 3-Axis mill, and/or 5-Axis mill to machine parts. * CNC Setup and Operation: Follow a setup sheet or look at a program on CAM and set up a job.

Machine Operator

Hatfield, PA

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Operate, set up, and monitor advanced powder processing equipment, including jet mills, classifiers, and flash dryers. Responsible for producing ultra-fine particles while maintaining ...

Operate and oversee production machinery to ensure efficiency and safety * Troubleshoot machine issues and resolve production problems promptly * Perform routine quality checks to meet company ...

Machine Operator

East Greenville, PA · On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

Operate and maintain various types of machinery * Set up machines and monitor their performance * Make adjustments as necessary to ensure production goals are met * Perform routine maintenance on ...

Machine Operator

Hatboro, PA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Operate and monitor various types of machinery used in the production of corrugated boxes. * Ensure machines are set up correctly and running efficiently to meet production goals. * Conduct routine ...

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How much do machine operate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine operate in Quakertown, PA is $17.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.77 and $18.75 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.

What cities near Quakertown, PA are hiring for Machine Operate jobs?

Cities near Quakertown, PA with the most Machine Operate job openings:

Infographic showing various Machine Operate job openings in Quakertown, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,466 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

CNC Lathe Machinist Programming, Setup, Operate

Gross Machine, inc.

Warrington, PA

$32/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Great opportunity to join our team. We have immediate openings on 1st shift M-TH(6:30am - 5:00 ), (4) - 10 hour days with possibility of overtime on Friday.

For the following:

CNC turning. We have Hardinge, and Doosan/Miyano mill turn lathes. Mostly Fanuc controls. Miyanos have the Citizen control and Fanuc.

We are a job shop. The work is smaller plastic, brass, aluminum, steel and stainless steel parts. You should be able to set up existing jobs, make offsets, change tools, and keep a couple of machines running. Air conditioned shop.

Prefer: 10+ years of experience.

Phone: 215-491-7077 x100

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $32.00+ per hour depending on experience

Expected hours: 40 per week