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Machine Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

10 of the Most Popular Types of Machine Operator Jobs in 2026

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To become a machine operator, you must first pick your industry. Do you want to become a machine operator on a mining site? A construction site? Or in an office? In construction, machine operators are trained to work a variety of machines and can become specialists in working a crane or operating a forklift or tractor. In offices, they are the ones who can repair and troubleshoot large equipment for printing, or move toward paper or pulp mill equipment. Educational training classes are available for certain industries, but most machine operators learn by doing, participating in on-the-job training or apprenticeships. Certification is available for specific trades and can be explored once a machine operator becomes a subject matter expert with their chosen machine.

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Top Types Of Machine Operator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Machine Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Winding Machine Operator

    Salary range: $33,000 - $40,000

    Winding Machine Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Winding Machine Operator jobs pay between $33,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Winding Machine Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Pipe Machine Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $40,500

    Pipe Machine Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Pipe Machine Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Pipe Machine Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Resaw Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $40,500

    Resaw Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Resaw Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Resaw Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Yarn Spinning

    Salary range: $42,000 - $76,500

    Yarn Spinning is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Yarn Spinning jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $76,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Yarn Spinning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Work From Home Knitting Machine Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $41,500

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  • Metal Bending Machine Operator

    Salary range: $35,500 - $47,500

    Metal Bending Machine Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Metal Bending Machine Operator jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $47,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Metal Bending Machine Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Slitting Machine Operator

    Salary range: $35,500 - $42,500

    A slitting machine operator works in a factory and operates equipment to cut materials in slats of a set length and width. You use a variety of raw materials, such as metal, plastic, or cardboard, with each project having unique specifications and production guidelines. Your responsibilities include loading the product, aligning it properly, and ensuring all cuts adhere to specifications throughout the machine process. You handle a wide range of materials, depending on the type of manufacturing. Your duties include the safe operation of the equipment including necessary maintenance and documentation.

  • Online Operator

    Salary range: $35,000 - $46,000

    Online Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Online Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Online Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Weekend Operator

    Salary range: $35,500 - $47,500

    Weekend Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Weekend Operator jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $47,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Weekend Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Plastic Bag Machine Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $40,500

    Plastic Bag Machine Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Plastic Bag Machine Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Plastic Bag Machine Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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