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Machine Operate Jobs in Somerset, PA (NOW HIRING)

Riggs Industries

Machine Operator

Somerset, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is looking for individuals to operate production machinery and hand tools to cut, fabricate position, align, and assemble parts. Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams ...

Riggs Industries

Machine Operator

Somerset, PA · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is looking for individuals to operate production machinery and hand tools to cut, fabricate position, align, and assemble parts. Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams ...

Riggs Industries

Machine Operator

Somerset, PA · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is looking for individuals to operate production machinery and hand tools to cut, fabricate position, align, and assemble parts. Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams ...

Riggs Industries

2nd Shift Machine Operator

Somerset, PA · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is seeking a 2nd shift Machine Operator to operate production machinery and hand tools to cut, fabricate position, align, and assemble parts. Reads and interprets ...

Riggs Industries

2nd Shift Machine Operator

Somerset, PA · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is seeking a 2nd shift Machine Operator to operate production machinery and hand tools to cut, fabricate position, align, and assemble parts. Reads and interprets ...

Riggs Industries

2nd Shift Machine Operator

Somerset, PA · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is seeking a 2nd shift Machine Operator to operate production machinery and hand tools to cut, fabricate position, align, and assemble parts. Reads and interprets ...

Riggs Industries

2nd Shift Machine Operator

Somerset, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

Set up and operate fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.

Kitron Technologies, Inc.

Masking Operator

Windber, PA · On-site

Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes. * Record operational data on specified forms. * Operate lifting or moving devices to move equipment or materials to ...

Aerotek

Machine Operator- $17/hr

Somerset, PA · On-site

$17/hr

Set up and operate CNC Mazak machines. * Load and unload materials and parts. * Measure, inspect, and clean finished products. * Monitor machine performance and report any issues. * Use hand tools ...

Commercial Employees

Machine Operator

Latrobe, PA

$15.25/hr

Understand & operate all equipment in the workstation * Stand & walk for an extended period * Follow procedures for proper startup & shutdown of equipment * No experience required Production ...

Commercial Employees

Machine Operator

Latrobe, PA · On-site

$15.25/hr

Understand & operate all equipment in the workstation * Stand & walk for an extended period * Follow procedures for proper startup & shutdown of equipment * No experience required Production ...

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How much do machine operate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine operate in Somerset, PA is $17.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.06 and $19.13 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 Somerset, PA are hiring for Machine Operate jobs? Cities near Somerset, PA with the most Machine Operate job openings:
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Infographic showing various Machine Operate job openings in Somerset, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,215 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Machine Operator

Riggs Industries

Somerset, PA • On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is looking for individuals to operate production machinery and hand tools to cut, fabricate position, align, and assemble parts. Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and specifications and adjusts machine settings to produce parts and assemblies in a timely fashion and to an acceptable level of quality. Burn table experience is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
  • Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine task sequences.
  • Move parts into position, manually or by using hoists or cranes.
  • Set up and operate fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
  • Operate Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) cutting equipment such as plasma, oxyfuel, laser, or water jet to perform profile cutting of aluminum and steel products.
  • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
  • Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
  • Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
  • Safely perform duties; wear always required PPE.
  • Observes and complies with all the provisions of the ISO 9001 QMS.

Education and Experience:

  • Vocational/technical training needed or a high school diploma or general education degree with work experience in an industrial setting.

Benefits

  • Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families
  • 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%
  • Affordable dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company paid short and long-term disability insurance
  • Competitive paid time off program

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