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Machine Work Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Operate assigned machinery and continually work to improve production standards * Maintain product output while ensuring all safety and quality control standards are met * Responsible for industrial ...

Place material in machine in order to produce part of a finished product or a finished roduct ... Ensure that work area is clean and neat * Help assure overall cleanliness and safety of work area

Machine Operator

Fairfield, NJ ยท On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Machine Operator - Laminating, Sheeting & Slitting Location: Fairfield, NJ 07004 Schedule ... Operators typically work with assigned helpers who assist with materials and other production tasks ...

Machine Operator

Hauppauge, NY ยท On-site

$17/hr

Machine Operator Department: Production Reports To: Production Supervisor POSITION SUMMARY The ... Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES * Follow ...

Machine Operator

Englewood, NJ ยท On-site

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

The maintenance mechanical perform work involving skill sets of two or more Maintenace occupations to keep machines, mechanicals equipment or the structure of establishment in repair. Duties may ...

Machine Operator

Englewood, NJ

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

Duties may involve boiler tending, welding, machining, carpentry, repairing electrical o mechanical ... Record work activities.Good manufacturing practices. Comply with all safety requirements.

Machine Operator

Garden City, NY ยท On-site

$17/hr

Machine Operator Department: Production Reports To: Production Supervisor POSITION SUMMARY The ... Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES * Follow ...

Machine Operator

Mount Vernon, NY ยท On-site

$16 - $25/hr

A machine job shop has immediate openings available for CNC SET UP PERSON, MACHINE OPERATORS, Tool ... work independently and have 3 + years' experience. We use late model equipment from Mori Seiki ...

Machinist

Woodside, NY ยท On-site

$22.50 - $30.75/hr

... work. - Set up and operate machine shop equipment and tools, such as engine lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses, planers and grinders. - Uses machinist tools and instruments Inspects ...

Machinist

Woodside, NY ยท On-site

$22.50 - $30.75/hr

... work. - Set up and operate machine shop equipment and tools, such as engine lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses, planers and grinders. - Uses machinist tools and instruments Inspects ...

Machinist

Woodside, NY ยท On-site

$22.50 - $30.75/hr

... work. -Set up and operate machine shop equipment and tools, such as engine lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses, planers and grinders. -Uses machinist tools and instruments Inspects ...

Machine Operator

Mount Vernon, NY ยท On-site

$16 - $25/hr

A machine job shop has immediate openings available for CNC SET UP PERSON, MACHINE OPERATORS, Tool ... work independently and have 3 + years' experience. We use late model equipment from Mori Seiki ...

Machine Operator

Elizabeth, NJ ยท On-site

$20.29/hr

Production Machine Operator Elizabeth, NJ Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $20.29/hour ... High school diploma, GED, or applicable work experience * Experience working in a warehouse ...

Machine Operator

Mount Vernon, NY ยท On-site

$16 - $25/hr

A machine job shop has immediate openings available for CNC SET UP PERSON, MACHINE OPERATORS, Tool ... work independently and have 3 + years' experience. We use late model equipment from Mori Seiki ...

Machine Operator

Elizabeth, NJ ยท On-site

$20.29/hr

Production Machine Operator Elizabeth, NJ Compensation Includes * Starting Pay Rate of $20.29/hour ... High school diploma, GED, or applicable work experience * Experience working in a warehouse ...

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Machine Work information

What is the difference between Machine Work vs CNC Operator?

AspectMachine WorkCNC Operator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; often requires CNC certification or training
Work EnvironmentFactories, workshops, manufacturing plantsFactories, manufacturing facilities, machine shops
Industry UsageGeneral manufacturing, assembly linesPrecision machining, automated manufacturing
Job FocusOperating various machines, manual adjustmentsProgramming, setting up, and operating CNC machines

Machine Work involves operating and maintaining various manufacturing machines, often requiring manual skills. CNC Operator specializes in programming and operating computer-controlled machines for precise manufacturing. While both roles work in manufacturing environments, CNC Operators focus more on automation and programming, whereas Machine Work may involve more manual operation and adjustments.

What cities in New York are hiring for Machine Work jobs?

Cities in New York with the most Machine Work job openings:

Infographic showing various Machine Work job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Rail Car Technician - Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY โ€ข On-site

$26/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

Job Title:              Rail Car Technician

Carter Lard Consulting

Kawasaki 

Pitkin, Brooklyn

Long term temporary

Monday - Friday 

10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

$26.00 per hour               

Job Category:      Direct                                         FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To:          Production Supervisor                Dept: Production

Job Description  Kawasaki Rail Car

A Rail Car Technician performs work efficiently in at least two (2) of the four assignment areas identified below.  Rail Car Technicians must be multi-crafted in order to perform basic work assignments in any of the four assignment areas identified below. 

Mechanical:         Performs metal finishing efficiently and properly.  Efficiently sets up all work on a rail car from drawings, procedures, and written and verbal instructions.  Makes production aids such as templates and hand jigs to assist work.  In addition, performs acceptable repairs on any material.  Builds jigs, fixtures, and other production time--saving devices from drawings.   Uses hand and power (electrical and pneumatic) tools, efficiently.

Electrical: Efficiently assembles wire harnesses and terminates wire ends.  From drawings can efficiently route cable or wire in complex areas such as cabs, electric lockers, or train line boxes.  Has a working knowledge of electrical schematics and can troubleshoot miswires.  Performs soldering to make wire connections.

Machine Operation: From drawings or instructions performs all aspects of machine work from layout to finished parts, including acceptable repairs.  Efficiently sets up and operates all machinery and tooling in metal fabrication shop.

Brazing/Welding: Performs mock-ups of all pipe, tube, or conduit from piping schematics in a rail car and performs repairs on it.  Makes jigs for spot welding aids such as templates, clamping fixtures, etc.  Does troubleshooting of spot welding problems.  Efficiently brazes copper-to-copper or dissimilar metals.  From drawings, procedures, or mock-ups, can bend pipe, tube, or conduit.  Is capable of setting up a welder to perform proper welds.  Efficiently assembles and installs pipe, tube, or conduit on rail cars from drawings.  Efficiently cuts, deburrs, and threads pipe, tube, or conduit.  Operates spot welding machine efficiently with minimal supervision.

Job Specifications:

Must have at minimum three (3) years work experience in a mechanical field. Must know how to use safely and correctly hand and power tools.  Must be able to read, write, and speak English.  Must be able to interpret drawings/blueprints.  Must be proficient in English measurement system and be able to learn the Metric measurement system within a specified period of time.  Must be capable of working in an active manufacturing environment, be able to climb stairs and ladders, and be able to lift, push, or pull at maximum 40 pounds.