Job description template

Multiple Machine Tool Operator Job Description Template

A copy-ready multiple machine tool operator job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows multiple machine tool operators earn a median of $47,180 ($22.68/hour); the middle 50% earn $39,420–$57,800.

Job title

Multiple Machine Tool Operator

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable multiple machine tool operator to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will run several machine types, load and unload parts and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Run several machine types
  • Load and unload parts
  • Measure parts
  • Change tools
  • Adjust offsets
  • Inspect quality
  • Clean machines
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of machine operation and measurement
  • Multitasking and attention to detail
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • NIMS credentials
  • Machining certificate
  • OSHA 10
  • Experience with lathes

Skills

  • Tool changes
  • Offsets
  • Blueprint reading
  • Deburring
  • Reliability
  • Focus

Work environment and schedule

Operators work in machine shops and plants. Full time, often shifts.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a multiple machine tool operator job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Multiple Machine Tool Operator” is the clearest; alternates include Machine Tool Operator, Machine Operator, Production Machinist.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a multiple machine tool operator so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Multiple Machine Tool Operator training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Multiple Machine Tool Operator hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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