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Twist BioScience

$20 - $27.25/hr

... Twist production forecast and timelines.The Manufacturing Lead will be held accountable for ... Activities will include but not be limited to: operating a variety of laboratory equipment ...

Intellectt INC

Operator / Manufacturing Operator

Temecula, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Operator I Location: Temecula, CA - 92591 Duration: 12 Months Position Details Status: Non-Exempt ... Must be able to crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push, and pull intermittently. Visual ...

Heat and Control

Press Brake Operator

Pembroke, NH · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

Press Brake Operator Job Responsibilities Include * Set up and operate CNC press brake machines to ... Ability to grip, twist wrist and tighten hands. Excellent salary and benefits, including medical ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for twist operator in the United States is $20.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Twist Operator vs Pipe Fitter?

AspectTwist OperatorPipe Fitter
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent, technical training or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, industrial settingsConstruction sites, industrial facilities
Industry UsageManufacturing, industrial productionConstruction, oil & gas, industrial piping
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The Twist Operator primarily works in manufacturing environments, focusing on twisting cables or wires, while a Pipe Fitter specializes in installing and repairing piping systems in construction and industrial settings. Both roles require technical skills and safety awareness, but they differ in work environment and specific tasks.

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Infographic showing various Twist Operator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $42,306 per year, or $20.3 per hour.
Operator, Drum Twist

Operator, Drum Twist

Southwire Company LLC

Huntersville, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Southwire rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 511 rated manufacturers

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?
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Job Summary/Objective:
Drum Twist Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient and successful operation of our Drum Twist machine on a variety of cable designs, both copper and aluminum. Operator will oversee the process of the line to ensure proper SOP is being followed and no defective product makes it to the next operation.
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for the proper setup, changeover, and overall operation.
• Responsible for verifying correct reels, dies and tapes are loaded based on shop paperwork outlined by planning.
• Responsible for monitoring and adjusting various machine controls for a quality product.
• Responsible for completing and reporting all necessary quality checks.
• Responsible for accurate cut lengths of plexxed cable based on shop paperwork outlined by planning.
• Responsible for the proper labeling, staging and storage of bobbins.
• Completing required paperwork and Advaris transactions at the start, during and end of each run.
• Responsible for reporting all maintenance and quality issues to supervisor.
• Ability to sit/stand/move for up to 10 hours a day.
• Partner with internal resources on process improvements to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Report all incidents of Safety and Quality violations in support of a Culture of Zero.
• Responsible for maintaining general housekeeping.
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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