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Novolex

Machine Operator III

Canandaigua, NY

$22.34 - $22.84/hr

Machine Operator|Canandaigua,NY|HIRING IMMEDIATELY Compensation: * $22.34-$22.84 per hour *with ... Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all ...

Novolex

Machine Operator III

Canandaigua, NY

$22.34 - $22.84/hr

Machine Operator|Canandaigua,NY|HIRING IMMEDIATELY Compensation: * $22.34-$22.84 per hour *with ... Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all ...

Novolex

Machine Operator III

Canandaigua, NY

$22.34 - $22.84/hr

Machine Operator|Canandaigua,NY|HIRING IMMEDIATELY Compensation: * $22.34-$22.84 per hour *with ... Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all ...

Novolex

Machine Operator III

Canandaigua, NY · On-site

$22.34 - $22.84/hr

Machine Operator|Canandaigua,NY|HIRING IMMEDIATELY Compensation: * $22.34-$22.84 per hour *with ... Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all ...

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Groundperson - Union

Livonia, NY · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and woodchippers, with hearing protection. * Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants ...

Asplundh Tree Expert

Groundperson - Union

Livonia, NY

$19.07 - $23.15/hr

Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and woodchippers, with hearing protection. * Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants ...

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Groundperson - Union

Livonia, NY · On-site

$19.07 - $23.15/hr

Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and woodchippers, with hearing protection. * Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants ...

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How much do union machinist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for union machinist in Rochester, NY is $25.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.77 and $28.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical daily challenges a union machinist might face on the job?

Union Machinists often deal with tight production deadlines, complex blueprints, and the need to ensure precise measurements on every component they produce. Troubleshooting machine malfunctions or making quick adjustments to maintain quality standards can be frequent tasks. Collaborating with team members—including supervisors, quality control, and other machinists—is crucial for resolving issues efficiently. These challenges help sharpen problem-solving skills and ensure that finished products consistently meet required specifications.

What is a union machinist?

A Union Machinist is a skilled tradesperson who operates and maintains machining tools to fabricate, modify, or repair metal parts, typically as part of a labor union. They work in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and construction, ensuring precision and adherence to safety standards. Union membership provides benefits like collective bargaining, job security, and better wages. Duties often include reading blueprints, setting up machines, and inspecting finished products for quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the union machinist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Union Machinist, you need strong mechanical aptitude, precision measurement skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often supplemented by completion of an apprenticeship or vocational training. Competency with CNC machines, manual lathes and mills, blueprint reading, and safety certifications such as OSHA are typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving, and effective communication are valued soft skills in this trade. These abilities are critical for producing high-quality parts, meeting tight tolerances, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring smooth collaboration on the shop floor.

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Infographic showing various Union Machinist job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 15% Nights. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $52,924 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

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Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Brockport, NY

$19.07 - $23.15/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Asplundh Tree Expert rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 242 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 19 rated forestry and logging companies

Job description

Job Title: Groundperson

The Groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas for trip and fall hazards, and ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment and materials.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: $19.07 to $23.15 per hour.

Benefits:
  • Available Benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work location. 
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
  • Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper.
  • Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be willing to join the local union and pay union dues.
Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Entry-level position, no experience required.
  • Previous experience is a plus.
Pre-Screen:
  • Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
  • A valid Driver's license is required.
Physical Requirements:
  • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling
Safety:

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate & handle confrontations professionally.

  • Works around hazardous equipment.
  • Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and wood chippers, with hearing protection.
  • Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
  • Works on unlevel ground.
  • Works around falling limbs with protection.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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