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Slide Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Press Operator C

Carbondale, PA ยท On-site

$14 - $18.25/hr

Determine and set slide and stripper settings * Perform routine maintenance on machine * Sharpen ... Press Operator. To qualify, an individual must be able to set up and operate CNC Machines and ...

General Operator

Logansport, IN ยท On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

... one or more slide forming machines or punch presses to automatically punch, cut, and form metal ... Reads and understands blueprints and Operator Instruction Sheets to monitor product quality. * Uses ...

Press Operator C

Carbondale, PA ยท On-site

$14 - $18.25/hr

Determine and set slide and stripper settings * Perform routine maintenance on machine * Sharpen ... Press Operator. To qualify, an individual must be able to set up and operate CNC Machines and ...

Press Operator C

Carbondale, PA ยท On-site

$14 - $18.25/hr

Determine and set slide and stripper settings * Perform routine maintenance on machine * Sharpen ... Press Operator. To qualify, an individual must be able to set up and operate CNC Machines and ...

Press Operator C

Carbondale, PA ยท On-site

$14 - $18.25/hr

Determine and set slide and stripper settings * Perform routine maintenance on machine * Sharpen ... Press Operator. To qualify, an individual must be able to set up and operate CNC Machines and ...

Coil Forming Operator

Lake Geneva, WI ยท On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Coil Forming Operator Location: Lake Geneva, WI Shifts: 2nd Shift Pay: Competitive pay. Shift ... Operate coil, wire form, and four-slide machines * Perform quality checks and complete ...

Coil Forming Operator

Lake Geneva, WI ยท On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Coil Forming Operator Location: Lake Geneva, WI Shifts: 2nd Shift Pay: Competitive pay. Shift ... Operate coil, wire form, and four-slide machines * Perform quality checks and complete ...

Heavy Equipment Operator

Concord, CA ยท Remote

$45 - $55/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator (Civil / Environmental Excavation) Pay: $ 45 - $ 55 /hour Location ... Installing and working around trench shoring systems (slide rail, trench boxes, etc.

Ice Operator - Brandon, Mississippi

Brandon, MS ยท On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

DRY ICE OPERATOR/ICE PRODUCTION LABORER Manufacturer and supplier of dry ice and liquid CO2. This ... Must be able to slide empty dry ice boxes weighing approximately 200 pounds. * The employee also ...

Ice Operator Chicago, IL

Park City, IL ยท On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

DRY ICE OPERATOR/ICE PRODUCTION LABORER Manufacturer and supplier of dry ice and liquid CO2. This ... Must be able to slide empty dry ice boxes weighing approximately 200 pounds. * The employee also ...

Ice Operator -Chicago, IL

Park City, IL ยท On-site

$16 - $19/hr

DRY ICE OPERATOR/ICE PRODUCTION LABORERManufacturer and supplier of dry ice and liquid CO2. This ... Must be able to slide empty dry ice boxes weighing approximately 200 pounds. The employee also ...

Ice Operator Chicago, IL

Park City, IL ยท On-site

$16 - $19/hr

DRY ICE OPERATOR/ICE PRODUCTION LABORER Manufacturer and supplier of dry ice and liquid CO2. This ... Must be able to slide empty dry ice boxes weighing approximately 200 pounds. * The employee also ...

Ice Operator - Brandon, Mississippi

Brandon, MS ยท On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

DRY ICE OPERATOR/ICE PRODUCTION LABORER Manufacturer and supplier of dry ice and liquid CO2. This ... Must be able to slide empty dry ice boxes weighing approximately 200 pounds. * The employee also ...

Refractory Operator

Mesa, AZ ยท On-site

$18 - $21.75/hr

Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running ... Cleans and prepares slide gates, furnaces, roofs, ladles, tundishes, covers, forms, etc for repair ...

Ice Operator - Brandon, Mississippi

Brandon, MS ยท On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

DRY ICE OPERATOR/ICE PRODUCTION LABORER Manufacturer and supplier of dry ice and liquid CO2. This ... Must be able to slide empty dry ice boxes weighing approximately 200 pounds. * The employee also ...

Ice Operator - Brandon, Mississippi

Brandon, MS ยท On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

DRY ICE OPERATOR/ICE PRODUCTION LABORER Manufacturer and supplier of dry ice and liquid CO2. This ... Must be able to slide empty dry ice boxes weighing approximately 200 pounds. * The employee also ...

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How much do slide operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for slide operator in the United States is $19.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a slide operator?

Slide Operators are professionals responsible for controlling and operating slide projection equipment during events, presentations, or performances. Their duties often include preparing slides, ensuring the correct sequence is followed, and troubleshooting any technical issues that arise with the projection system. Slide Operators may work in theaters, conference centers, or other venues where visual presentations are essential. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are important skills for this role. They help ensure that presentations run smoothly and that visual materials are displayed at the appropriate times.

How does a slide operator typically collaborate with technical and creative teams during live events or broadcasts?

A Slide Operator works closely with both technical staff, such as audio-visual technicians and stage managers, and creative teams like presenters and content creators. During live events or broadcasts, clear communication is essential to ensure that slides are displayed at the correct times and match the presenter's cues. Slide Operators often attend rehearsals to coordinate timing, anticipate transitions, and resolve any last-minute content changes. This collaborative environment requires adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a slide operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Slide Operator, you need a solid understanding of mechanical operations, safety procedures, and basic troubleshooting skills, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant technical training. Familiarity with control panels, hydraulic systems, and lockout/tagout procedures is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the safe and efficient operation of slide equipment, minimizing downtime and preventing workplace accidents.

What is the difference between Slide Operator vs Projectionist?

AspectSlide OperatorProjectionist
CredentialsBasic technical skills, sometimes certification in media or audiovisual technologyTechnical knowledge of projection equipment, often requires certification or training in film or digital projection
Work EnvironmentMovie theaters, event venues, museumsMovie theaters, cinemas, film festivals, multimedia venues
Industry UsageUsed in entertainment and presentation settings for handling slide or visual mediaPrimarily in cinemas and theaters for operating projectors and ensuring smooth film or digital playback

While both Slide Operators and Projectionists work with visual media in entertainment settings, Slide Operators typically handle slide projectors or digital slides for presentations or displays, whereas Projectionists focus on operating film or digital projectors in cinemas. The roles overlap in technical skills and work environments, but Projectionists usually require more specialized training related to projection equipment used in theaters.

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Infographic showing various Slide Operator job openings in the United States as of September 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 $39,702 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Press Operator C

Carbondale, PA โ€ข On-site

$14 - $18.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

This is a day shift position.ย  Hours: 6am to 2:30pm M-F

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • ย Produce product as described in the shop orderย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
  • ย Set proper die clearanceย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
  • ย Select proper punch gradeย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
  • ย Select and apply proper lubricationย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
  • ย Detect when a tool needs to be servicedย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
  • ย Read shop order and set up a tool accordinglyย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
  • ย Select and set proper feed roll pressure (MP)ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
  • ย Determine and set slide and stripper settingsย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
  • ย Perform routine maintenance on machineย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
  • ย Sharpen and service tooling as required (TP)ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
  • ย Pull inventory and record usageย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย ย ย  ย 

The Individual who functions in this position must be able to carry out all of the functions associated with being a Press Operator. ย To qualify, an individual must be able to set up and operate CNC Machines and presses with minimal or no supervision. ย ย ย ย ย 

Qualifications Requiredย ย ย ย ย ย ย 

ย ย ย High school diploma or equivalentย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
ย ย ย Ability to pass a basic math skills assessmentย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
ย ย ย ย Ability to read a ruler, set calipers, read blue prints and micrometerย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
ย ย ย 1 year of mechanical experienceย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
ย ย ย Ability to assemble from blue prints, sketches, and instructionsย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
ย ย ย Basic math and reading skillsย ย ย ย ย ย