Machine operator jobs in High Point, NC
See real machine operator pay, what the job involves, and how to get started at Lingo's High Point branch this week.
What the pay really means
Based on 58 recent Lingo placements for this role in the High Point area, pay has ranged from $15 to $19 an hour, with most people landing around $18. The $15 rate is common for someone new to machine work, while the $19 rate usually goes to workers who bring solid machine or manufacturing experience and can hit the ground running.
Machine operator jobs in High Point right now
No machine operator jobs are listed in High Point at this moment. See all High Point openings below, or send your resume and we will reach out when one opens.
No High Point openings are listed at this moment. New jobs post most days — send us your resume or call the branch and a recruiter will match you when the next one opens.
What you'll actually be doing
As a machine operator in High Point, you'll set up and run production machines, then keep an eye on output and quality as the line moves. You'll handle basic troubleshooting, switch machines over between runs, and log production data as you go. Safety and quality checks are part of every shift, not an afterthought. This kind of work shows up across food production, furniture and textiles, general manufacturing, and warehousing companies around the Piedmont Triad.
Who gets hired for these roles
You don't have to walk in with years of factory experience. Manufacturing or machine background helps and can push your pay toward the top of the range, but plenty of these roles train you right on the line. Shifts differ by employer, so you may find morning, evening, or overnight openings, depending on what's open right now. Whether you're brand new to this kind of work or you've run machines before, there's usually a fit somewhere in the current lineup.
Openings near High Point
Lingo places machine operators for companies across High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Thomasville, Jamestown, Archdale, and Kernersville, covering Guilford, Forsyth, and Davidson counties. The current openings for this role change daily and are listed live on this page, so check back often if nothing fits today. New employers and shifts open up regularly across food production, furniture and textiles, manufacturing, and warehousing.
What the work involves
- Setting up and running production machines
- Monitoring output and quality
- Basic troubleshooting and changeovers
- Recording production data
- Following safety and quality standards
What it takes: Manufacturing or machine experience is a plus; many roles train on the line.
Straight answers
How much does a machine operator make in High Point?
Recent placements have ranged from $15 to $19 an hour, with most workers earning around $18. Where you land depends on your experience and the specific role you're placed in.
Do I need experience to apply?
No, many machine operator roles train you on the line. If you already have manufacturing or machine background, that can help you land a higher starting rate.
What should I bring to apply?
Bring a valid ID that shows you can work in the U.S. That's all you need to get the process moving at the branch or online.
How do I get started at the High Point branch?
Visit Lingo Staffing at 175 Northpoint Ave, Suite 204, in High Point, or apply from wherever you are right now. Walk-ins are welcome, and pay is issued weekly once you're placed.
Ready to work?
Apply online in minutes or come by the office. Weekly pay, no fees, a local team that picks up the phone.