Manufacturing Machine Operator (General)
All production workers not listed separately.
At a Glance
Manufacturing Machine Operator (General) earns an average of $29,555/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.4 years. Top skills: Machine Operation, Packaging And Labeling, Operations.
$29,555/yr
High school or GED
1.4 years
58
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Production Workers, All Other
Median Wage
$38,820/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+0.5%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Machine Operation
Packaging And Labeling
Lifting Ability
General Mathematics
Machinery
Housekeeping
Warehousing
Continuous Improvement Process
Mechanical Aptitude
Hand Tools
Micrometer
Good Manufacturing Practices
Safety Standards
Calipers
Deburring
Forklift Truck
Common Skills (14)
Operations
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Detail Oriented
Communication
Arithmetic
Teamwork
Microsoft Office
Strong Work Ethic
Coordinating
Customer Service
Computer Literacy
Management
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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