Top 76 Machine set up/operator Jobs in Columbus

Extruder Operator Trainee
Westlake Royal Building Products —Columbus, OH
- $22.50 - $30.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Cleaning
- Computer skills
- Paid training
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Sr. Maintenance Technician
Niagara Bottling —Gahanna, OH
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Machine Operator
Charter Next Generation —Delaware, OH
- $18 - $21 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Pass drug screening
- Cleaning
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Burn Table Operator
Lapham-Hickey Steel —Columbus, OH
- $21 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Rotary Surface Grinder Operator (Blanchard Grinder)
Lapham-Hickey Steel —Columbus, OH
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Quality control
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Machine Operator
Pavestone —Obetz, OH
- Online Application
- In person
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift
- Pre-employment physical examination
Laser Operator
Lapham-Hickey Steel —Columbus, OH
- $21 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Senior Machine Operator
FIS Global —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Machine Operator / Associate I, Production Operations
FIS Global —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Print Center Technician
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. —New Albany, OH
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Office
- Organizational skills
- Store discount
- Paid parental leave
Laser Operator
Lapham Hickey —Columbus, OH
- $21 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Entry level
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Blowmold Operator - 1st Shift (12 Hour)
G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- $26.51 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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SMT Operator
Havis Inc —Hilliard, OH
- $19 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Production Machine Operator
Oberfields —Obetz, OH
- Urgently hiring
- In person
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Manufacturing Operator - Battery Prototyping
Goken —Columbus, OH
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Scraper Operator
Eramo & Sons —Hilliard, OH
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Mid-level
Machinist / CNC Operator
Wolf Composite Solutions —Columbus, OH
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- 401(k)
Injection Operator- Nights
Niagara Bottling —Gahanna, OH
- 12 hour shift
- Management
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Press Operator- Offset Sheetfed (Press)
Baesman Group, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Mechanical knowledge
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Forklift Operator
Shasta Beverages, Inc —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
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Extruder Operator Trainee

Westlake Royal Building Products -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.50 - $30.01 an hour

Benefits

Paid training

Qualifications

Monitoring machines
Inspection gauge
Computer operation
Machine setup
Machine repair
Computer literacy
Die tryout (die setup procedure)
Industrial equipment adjustment
Maintenance (die setup procedure)
Manufacturing facility experience
Dimensional measurements
Machining
Precision measurement in machining
Custom plastic extruder
Cleaning
Production monitoring
Quality standards in production
Computer skills
Hand tools
Machine minor repairs
Production records
Manufacturing company experience
Entry level
Equipment adjustment (production tasks)
Under 1 year
Mechanical systems repair

Full Job Description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Pay Structure:

Trainee: $22.50 per hour

For Experienced Extruder Operators: $24.00– $30.01 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill

Increases as you progress through training and qualification milestones
Night Shift Premium: +$2.00 per hour
Training: Paid, structured, hands‑on (up to 12 months)

Do you enjoy working with machines? Fixing things? Working on vehicles, rebuilding engines, or figuring out how equipment works?

We are seeking mechanically inclined individuals to join our manufacturing team as Extruder Operator Trainees. No prior extrusion experience is required — we provide comprehensive training. What matters most is mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn, and pride in producing quality work.

What You’ll Learn & Do

With guidance from experienced operators, you will learn to safely operate and maintain extrusion equipment and progress into a full Extrusion Operator role.

You will learn how to:

Set up and tear down extrusion lines, including die installation and changeovers
Start-up equipment and produce quality finished products
Monitor machines, troubleshoot issues, and make adjustments
Use hand tools and measuring equipment (micrometers, fixtures, gauges)
Accurately track production, quality, and downtime
Maintain safety, housekeeping, and quality standards (VSI certification)
Work as part of a team and eventually help guide others

Qualifications

Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience (work, shop, vehicles, or home projects)
Willingness to learn and grow into a skilled operator role
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Basic computer skills
Prior manufacturing or extrusion experience preferred, but not required

Pay, Growth & Stability

Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Paid training with experienced operators
Clear career progression: Trainee Extrusion Operator
Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career opportunities

Our compensation reflects market conditions across multiple U.S. locations and is based on experience, skill set, and job-related knowledge. Westlake Royal Building Products is a total compensation company offering competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

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machine set up/operator jobs in columbus

Extruder Operator Trainee

Sr. Maintenance Technician

Machine Operator

Burn Table Operator

Rotary Surface Grinder Operator (Blanchard Grinder)

Machine Operator

Laser Operator

Senior Machine Operator

Machine Operator / Associate I, Production Operations

Print Center Technician

Laser Operator

Blowmold Operator - 1st Shift (12 Hour)

SMT Operator

Production Machine Operator

Manufacturing Operator - Battery Prototyping

Scraper Operator

Machinist / CNC Operator

Injection Operator- Nights

Press Operator- Offset Sheetfed (Press)

Forklift Operator

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