Entry Level Operator Salaries in Lafayette, IN
$18.66
avg per hour
The average salary for Entry Level Operator jobs near Lafayette, IN is $18.66.*
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Top Entry Level Operator jobs near Lafayette, IN
View AllProduction Associates-2026.1
Nanshan America AAT LLC
Lafayette, IN
Basic computer skills, data entry, MS Excel, Word. Uses lean tools to drive safety, quality and productivity improvement. Shifts: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, (8-hours).
$22 - $25 an hour
Casting Associate-2026.2
Nanshan America AAT LLC
Lafayette, IN
Uses lean tools to drive safety, quality and productivity improvement; Minimum 1-2 years manufacturing experience; Safely operates casting equipment daily;
$25 an hour
Hydraulics Cell Operator
Tenneco
Frankfort, IN
Company provided PPE (safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection). Must be able to work in non-air-conditioned environment. NEW WAGES - $20.73 per hour.
$20.73 an hour
2nd & 3rd Shift Extrusion Associate-2026.1
Nanshan America AAT LLC
Lafayette, IN
Installs dies, stem/ram, dummy blocks, shear blades, bolsters, containers, other press tools, and run-out separator in press, according to size and type of…
$23 an hour
Metal Fabricator / Press Brake Operator
LOD LLC
Oxford, IN
Responsibilities will include forming and bending of a high quality heavy duty truck parts product line. No experience is necessary and we will train the right…
$20 - $26 an hour
7 hours ago
Machine Operator 1 - SPS
Loram Maintenance of Way
West Lafayette, IN
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Demonstrates the ability to document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field…
$20 - $21 an hour
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