machine operators
Those running machinery
Machine operators are workers who run, monitor, and maintain machinery in manufacturing, industrial, or production settings.
The term covers a wide range of specializations—from those who operate lathes and presses to those who oversee automated assembly lines or CNC equipment.
Machine operators typically set up equipment, adjust controls during operation, and perform routine maintenance to keep production running smoothly.
The factory hired several new machine operators for the night shift.
- assembly lineSequential workstation manufacturing
- factory floorManufacturing workspace area
- shop floorIndustrial production workspace
- wrenchesTools for turning fasteners
- CNCAutomated machining via code
lathe · safety compliance · safety training · troubleshooting · manufacturing · calipers · tool and die · heavy machinery · gauges · shift work · night shift · garment factories · food processing · printing press · blue collar · screwdrivers · on the job · safety goggles
- industry workerstechnicians, scientists, researchers, engineers, managers
- blue-collar tradesmachinists, metalworkers, welders, assembly workers, factory workers
- metalworkersblacksmith, blacksmiths, silversmith, silversmiths, goldsmith
- hosiery workersknitters, seamers, dyers, finishers
- electronic industry workersassemblers
- tin industry jobssmelters, assayers
machine operatorsoffice workers
Indoor professional employees
white-collar workers · knowledge workers · administrative staff · pencil pushers · desk jockeys
machine operatorsengineers
Technical problem solvers
production managers · supervisors · managers · executives · employers
machine operatorsautomated systems
Technology operating without human intervention