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Mativ

Machine Operator

Middletown, DE · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Machine Operator Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta ... The schedule has rotating shifts: 1st 8a-8p, 2nd 8p-8a, 3rd 5p-3:30a. Includes weekends.

Mativ Holdings, Inc.

Machine Operator

Middletown, DE

$16 - $19/hr

Machine Operator Location: Middletown, DE Description: The Middletown, DE location is seeking a ... The schedule has rotating shifts: 1st 8a-8p, 2nd 8p-8a, 3rd 5p-3:30a. Includes weekends.

3M

Machine Operator I

Newark, DE · On-site

$24.61/hr

New hires start with 3 weeks' paid vacation. * Health, vision and dental start day one * Employee stock discount * 401K Match of 5% The person hired for the position of Machine Operator I will work ...

3M

Machine Operator I

Houston, DE · On-site

$24.61/hr

New hires start with 3 weeks' paid vacation. * Health, vision and dental start day one * Employee stock discount * 401K Match of 5% The person hired for the position of Machine Operator I will work ...

Mayzon

DE · On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Machine Operator 1 Wood Processing 1st Shift 7 AM-3:30 PM 2nd Shift 3 PM-11:30 PM Mayzon is an industry leader in bathroom storage and organization. Our broad assortment includes storage, bath ...

HandyTube

2nd Shift Machine Operator -Blow out

Camden, DE

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

... $3.4 billion in revenue and employ more than 13,000 people in 18 countries. To find out more about ... Machine Operators use various equipment and processes to convert steel coils into a more workable ...

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How much do machine operator 3 jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine operator 3 in Delaware is $18.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Machine Operator 3 vs Machine Operator 2?

AspectMachine Operator 3Machine Operator 2
CredentialsHigh school diploma, relevant certificationsHigh school diploma, basic certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, production linesManufacturing plants, assembly lines
ResponsibilitiesOperate complex machinery, troubleshoot issuesOperate standard machinery, assist in setup
Experience2+ years in similar roles1+ year in similar roles

The main difference between Machine Operator 3 and Machine Operator 2 lies in experience, complexity of tasks, and responsibility level. Machine Operator 3 typically handles more advanced machinery and troubleshooting, requiring more experience and certifications, whereas Machine Operator 2 performs more routine operations with less complexity.

Machine Operator 3 jobs near you
Infographic showing various Machine Operator 3 job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 48% Full Time, 50% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,859 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Machine Operator

Middletown, DE • On-site

Mativ
5 - 10K employees

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

People enjoy working here

Paid breaks

Respectful managers

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$16 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Machine Operator
Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.
Position Title: Machine Operator
Location: Middletown, DE
Description: The Middletown, DE location is seeking a Machine Operator to join its Filtration team.
The Machine Operator is responsible for the efficient set-up and operation of extrusion lines in order to safely produce high-quality products in accordance with the standard operating procedure, production schedule, set-up instructions, and quality specifications
SHIFT: The schedule has rotating shifts: 1st 8a-8p, 2nd 8p-8a, 3rd 5p-3:30a. Includes weekends.
Responsibilities:
  • Safely conduct self and job tasks following proper work procedures.
  • Perform and document process line conditions.
  • Monitor and stock operating supplies as needed or directed; cores, pallets, boxes, etc.
  • Move rolls from Machine, utilizing pallet jack to staging locations
  • Collect scrap and waste from process to bale.
  • General housekeeping.
  • Keep work area and machinery clean, neat, organized, and free of any safety hazards.

Qualifications:
Required
  • 1 Year Machine Operating experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Basic Math, Reading and Writing skills
  • Basic Computer skills
  • Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance
  • Ability to use a ruler or other measurement tools to ensure products meet customer expectations

Preferred
  • Ability to read and understand prints (part dimensions, fabrication, packaging)
  • Experience with precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and dedicated check fixtures and other hand tools

Position Demands
Conditions are that of a manufacturing environment:
  • Air Temperatures can range from cold to hot.
  • Atmosphere may contain dust, fumes, and odors.
  • May include mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive and radiation hazards.

Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including:
  • Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe)
  • Safety Glasses
  • Protective Gloves, when performing certain tasks
  • Hearing Protection, when required
  • Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks.
  • Respirator, when required,

While performing the duties of this job the employee must meet the physical demands:
  • Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds.
  • Be able to work 12-hour shifts.
  • Perform repetitive tasks.
  • Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk.
  • Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and balance, sometimes in awkward or tight spaces.
  • Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
  • Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
  • Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
  • Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

ABOUT MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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