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Junior Machine Operator - Manufacturing & Industrial Employers
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Junior Machine Operator

Published 09/03/2026 | Expires 10/18/2026
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Job description

Interested in Junior Machine Operator jobs in the USA? You're in the right place.

Skilled trades and production roles remain the backbone of US manufacturing employment, with steady demand for machinists, welders and technicians across the industrial belt. Openings appear in Detroit, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and Grand Rapids. Employers include automakers, metal and machinery producers and contract manufacturers.

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For Junior Machine Operator roles in the USA (Chicago), salaries typically range from $2,960 to $3,870 gross per month, with an average gross salary of around $3,420. Higher pay tracks with certifications and multi machine skills, tight tolerance and setup expertise, and willingness to work multiple shifts.

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Job criteria

Type of job Full-time
Cities Chicago