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Manufacturing Inc

Machine Operator

Ware, MA · On-site

$22/hr

Whether you are looking to start a new career as a Machine Operator Trainee or you are a seasoned Machine Operator professional, we have a place for you in our manufacturing and warehouse team. We ...

Service Wire

Machine Operator Trainee

Culloden, WV · On-site

$15K/yr

The Machine Operator Trainee is a strategic development role created to build a ready pool of skilled operators in advance of Service Wire's Culloden expansion project. Safety is a fundamental ...

Kennametal, Inc.

Manufacturing Machine Operator II

Orwell, OH · On-site

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

Manufacturing Machine Operator II 2nd Shift - 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Job Summary and Mission Run ... Orient inserts before honing. Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics. Perform quality ...

West Fraser

Machine Operator Trainee

Leola, AR

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Machine Operator Trainee Our Machine Operator Trainee is an entry-level role with the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance into progressively skilled positions. What you will do:

West Fraser, Inc

Machine Operator Trainee

Leola, AR

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Machine Operator Trainee Our Machine Operator Trainee is an entry-level role with the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance into progressively skilled positions. What you will do:

Bosch Group

Honing Team Lead

Lincolnshire, IL · On-site

The honing team leader is responsible for being a resource for employees, providing knowledge ... Years machine operating experience • Ability to read and write numbers • Good computer ...

West Fraser

Machine Operator Trainee

Leola, AR · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Machine Operator Trainee Our Machine Operator Trainee is an entry-level role with the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance into progressively skilled positions. What you will do:

Mancan

Machine Operator

Donora, PA

$17 - $19/hr

Honing Operator (Temp-to-Perm) | Donora, PA Mancan Staffing is currently partnering with a ... Willingness to learn precision measurement and machine operation processes Pay: $17$19/hr. based on ...

SIG Sauer

CNC Machine Operator Trainee

Rochester, NH · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator Trainee 3rd 2130-545 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations ...

SigSauer

CNC Machine Operator Trainee

Rochester, NH

$20 - $27.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator Trainee 3rd 2130-545 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations ...

SIG Sauer

CNC Machine Operator Trainee

Rochester, NH · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator Trainee 3rd 2130-545 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations ...

SigSauer

CNC Machine Operator Trainee

Exeter, NH

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator Trainee 3rd 2130-545 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations ...

SIG Sauer

CNC Machine Operator Trainee

Exeter, NH · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator Trainee 3rd 2130-545 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations ...

Carolina Poly

Machine Operator Trainee

Chester, SC

$17 - $20.50/hr

Carolina Poly, Inc. in Chester, SC, is currently seeking Machine Operators to join our team. Carolina Poly produces several lines of plastic products including high-quality trash bags and ...

Carolina Poly

Machine Operator Trainee

Chester, SC · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

Overview Carolina Poly, Inc. in Chester, SC, is currently seeking Machine Operators to join our team. Carolina Poly produces several lines of plastic products including high-quality trash bags and ...

SigSauer

CNC Machine Operator Trainee

Rochester, NH

$20 - $27.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator Trainee 3rd 2130-545 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations ...

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

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee honing machine operator in the United States is $26.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $28.12 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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Manufacturing Machine Operator II

Manufacturing Machine Operator II

Kennametal, Inc.

Orwell, OH

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

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Posted 11 days ago

Kennametal rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

270th of 421 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

   About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Manufacturing Machine Operator II

2nd Shift - 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Job Summary and Mission
Run multiple manual or automated Hone machines producing a quality product to blueprint specifications.


Key Job Responsibilities                    
Set up and operate automated/robotic or manual honing machines. Program and troubleshoot robots using human machine interface (HMI).  Perform changeovers, brush changes, and basic maintenance.  Orient inserts before honing.  Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics. Perform quality examinations with the magnifier scope. Pull samples and record inspection results.  Perform dimensional and visual inspections of product.  Run insert, tooling and brush tests. Separate scrap from good inserts, document accurately. Scan correct production information. Operate other equipment as needed.
Key Job Accountabilities     
Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures. Operator/Inspector responsible for following control plan, assuring product is processed/inspected according to proper routings, specifications and that the quantity and style are correct.   Work to meet daily departmental production goals. Must be reliable and dependable. Communicate safety, quality, product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts. 

Education and Experience
Must have High School diploma or GED. 2 year technical degree preferred.

Work Environment
Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems.  Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety Shoes are required.  Gloves, cut resistant gloves when necessary. 

Physical Demands 
Approximately eight hours standing with two break opportunities per eight hour work period.  Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending. Lifting insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds. 

Problem Solving 
Run orders according to the order selection procedure.  Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines. Routine problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of insert styles and production processes.  Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor attention

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

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