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How much do trainee honing machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee honing machine operator in Midway, GA is $23.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.02 and $25.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Honing Machine Operator vs Honing Machine Operator?

AspectTrainee Honing Machine OperatorHoning Machine Operator
CertificationsTypically requires basic technical training or certificationOften requires specialized honing machine operation certification or experience
Work EnvironmentTraining environment, supervised tasksFull responsibility for machine operation, independent work
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting and learning honing processesSetting up, operating, and maintaining honing machines

The main difference is that a Trainee Honing Machine Operator is in training and gaining skills, while a Honing Machine Operator is fully responsible for machine operation. Trainees focus on learning under supervision, whereas operators handle daily production tasks independently.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Honing Machine Operator job openings in Midway, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 56% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,796 per year, or $23.9 per hour.

Production Trainee (Machine Shop / Saw & Radius)

Hanwha Materials Savannah, LLC

Midway, GA • On-site

$21/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

We have immediate openings for Production Trainees for our Machining / Saw and Radius Department for Night Shift. Must be able to work Night Shift + Overtime.

Night shift is Monday-Thursday: 8pm - 6am.

Production Trainees start at $21/hr. Pay increase after receiving level 1 qualifications (within 3 ½ - 6 months depending on candidate training). Candidates will be subject to a 90-day probationary and training period.

Our Savannah Operations is a heavy industrial forging manufacturing plant located in Midway, Georgia, employs approximately 170 people and is poised for growth!


Candidates will perform a variety of tasks including the following: setting up and operating equipment for machining and inspections, operating hand tools, and other related general manufacturing work.

Job Requirements:

  • Candidates MUST be able to work Night Shift
  • This position may require overtime on Fridays as needed and directed by operations
  • Subject to preemployment contingencies: drug test, physical, and background check

Company Benefits:

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with financial security, health and well-being. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a variety of benefit programs:

  • Weekly pay; shift differential for night shift
  • Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, and other Company benefits
  • 401(k) with Company retirement contribution and Company match
  • Performance Pay based on business performance
  • Vacation eligibility
  • Paid holidays

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • MUST be able to work any shift.
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Machinist certification preferred
  • CNC machining experience preferred
  • 1+ years of manufacturing experience
  • 1+ years of experience operating mobile equipment
  • 1+ years of experience using hand tools, power tools, and other related equipment

Physical Requirements:

Continuously required to wear common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats.

Ability to use computers.

Ability to read and understand work instructions.

Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions.

Continuously required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The ability to raise/lower an object with control by reaching near floor, knee, waist, or chest levels.

The ability to keep or regain balance or remain upright when walking on varying surfaces.

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements with fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, place or assemble.

The ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. independently.

Hanwha Materials Savannah LLC is an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity and inclusion. Howmet provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.