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Machine Set Up Operator Hourly Rate

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Updated: 16 May 2013

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Machine Set Up Operator 2013 Total Pay (?

XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.

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$22,732 - $46,928

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $32,554

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Machine Set Up Operator Job Listings

CNC Milling Machine Set-Up/Operator (3rd Shift)

Apr 12

Ingersoll Cutting Tools Company - Rockford, IL

an experienced CNC Milling Machine Set-Up/Operator (3rd Shift). Essential job duties and Responsibilities include: • Ability to understand programs, set-up... - Indeed

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Machine Operator (Set-up)

May 08

ATA Tools - Cuyahoga Falls, OH

an experienced Machine Operator (Set-up) to join the... set-up and/or operation of CNC machines, manual machines, or other related equipment. The specific machine... - Indeed

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Lathe Machine Set Up Operator *** 2nd Shift *** To $16/hr

May 22

Quantum Personnel - Rockford, IL

team! Lathe Machine Set Up Operator will work with... Requirements Lathe Machine Set Up Operator qualifications: minimum 2 years lathe set up and operation... - Indeed

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$10	$20	$30
Hourly Rate	$10.13 - $19.59
Overtime	$13.50 - $28.76

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$20K	$40K	$60K
Bonus	$0.00 - $1,167
Profit Sharing	$30.20 - $3,973
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$22,732 - $46,928
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 16 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 519

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Machine Set Up Operator Tasks

Determine sequence of operations by studying blueprints, specifications, and work orders.
Regulate machine by setting and adjusting controls.
Prepare machines for production by positioning and securing dies, stops and guides.

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Companies and Industries for Machine Set Up Operator Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Manufacturing	$10.07 - $20.79
Steel Manufacturing	$10.30 - $20.41
Corrugated Box Manufacturing	$10.67 - $20.73
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	$10.07 - $20.28
Aerospace Technology Manufacturing	$10.67 - $21.87

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Key Statistics for Machine Set Up Operator Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 11%			Male 89%
Hourly Rate:	$10.85 - $15.51			$12.28 - $16.99

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

40%

5-9 years

20%

10-19 years

23%

20 years or more

14%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Associate's Degree	$10.99 - $18.74
Bachelor's Degree	$10.16 - $17.62

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 78%		Dental: 64%
	Vision: 48%		None: 18%

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