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Set-up Operator in Production Engineering
Set up, calibrate, and maintain machinery to ensure efficient operations and meet production quality standards.
35 000 – 75 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Associate degree or technical diploma
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
Compensation
GROSS ANNUAL SALARY
Junior
0–2 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
46 000 – 60 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
61 000 – 75 000 USD/ year
Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.
Entering the profession — United States
Entry is often through technical education programs or direct on-the-job training in manufacturing environments.
Training — United States
The role typically requires an associate degree or technical diploma in manufacturing or production engineering, combined with practical training on equipment.
The job market — United States
Set-up operators are employed mainly in manufacturing sectors such as automotive and electronics, where precise machine operation is critical.
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