Ensuring quality
Machine operators ensure that production outputs meet quality standards. They sample outputs to ensure defects are kept to a minimum.
Following safety rules
Machine operators must be knowledgeable about safety procedures and follow all safety protocols and guidelines to avoid accidents and injuries.
Working in a team
Machine operators usually work in a team environment, such as in manufacturing or construction plants. They coordinate and cooperate with other team members to plan production schedules and ensure prompt delivery of orders.
Staying up to date
Machine operators need to stay up to date with new technologies and machinery.
Operating machinery
Machine operators run and maintain machinery to produce goods. They prepare and adjust machines before production, and observe them during operation to ensure quality and performance.
Maintaining equipment
Machine operators perform regular maintenance on machines to prevent failures and reduce downtime. They also identify and solve problems with machinery as they occur.