How much does a Machine Operator I make in Chicago, IL? The average Machine Operator I salary in Chicago, IL is $41,815 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $37,579 and $47,327. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Machine Operator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Machine Operator I Salary $33,722 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Machine Operator I Salary $37,579 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Machine Operator I Salary $41,815 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Machine Operator I Salary $47,327 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Machine Operator I Salary $52,346 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
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MACHINE OPERATOR I

Joseph Gallo Cheese Company - Atwater, CA

Machine Operator

Ready Pac Produce, Inc - Baldwin Park, CA

Machine Operator

Fluidra North America - Phoenix, AZ

What skills does a Machine Operator I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

2.

Machine Operation: Applying methods and techniques to implement, maintain, repair, design, and update various machines following specific rules to ensure safety.

3.

preventative maintenance: Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.

Commitment 12.65%
Machine Operation 10.33%
preventative maintenance 7.5%
Others 69.52%

Job Description for Machine Operator I

Machine Operator I sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Uses computer-controlled equipment to select, position and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines. Being a Machine Operator I controls and adjusts machine settings to complete simple tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Machine Operator I typically reports to a supervisor/manager. The Machine Operator I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Machine Operator I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Machine Operator I, the first career path typically progresses to Extrusion Operator, Sr..

The second career path typically starts with an Injection Molding Machine Operator II position, and then progresses to Injection Molding Machine Operator III.

The third career path typically starts with a Machine Operator II position, and then progresses to Machine Operator Supervisor.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Machinist II position, and then progresses to Machine Shop Production Supervisor I.

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Machine Operator I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Machine Operator I, the highest Machine Operator I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Machine Operator I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Machine Operator I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Machine Operator I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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