Machine Operator Lead Salary in Newport News, Virginia

How much does a Machine Operator Lead make in Newport News, VA? The average Machine Operator Lead salary in Newport News, VA is $85,785 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $77,221 and $95,383. 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.

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Heavy Machine Operator

Fisher Industries - GLADSTONE , ND

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical

- 1 day ago

Heavy Machine Operator

Fisher Industries - SOUTH HEART , ND

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical

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Heavy Machine Operator

Fisher Industries - LEFOR , ND

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical

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Heavy Machine Operator

Fisher Industries - TAYLOR , ND

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical

- 1 day ago

Heavy Machine Operator

Fisher Industries - BELFIELD , ND

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical

- 1 day ago

Production Operator

CHS Inc - MANKATO , MN

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to

- 122 days ago

What does a Machine Operator Lead do?

Machine Operator Lead in Irving, TX

Monitor line for defective materials and perform any other related work in accordance with line quality.

April 04, 2023

Machine Operator Lead in Matthews, NC

Assists packers and Operators when their lines go down or there is a manufacturing problem.

March 16, 2023

Helps to implement training programs for packers to learn the components of extrusion, bag machines and how these components work together to make sheeting and bags.

April 05, 2023

Machine Operator Lead in New Brighton, MN

Trains and coaches operators on what the Cost metric is and how to improve it at a workstation level.

September 05, 2022

Understands and trains in accordance with the Quality Policy and ISO 9001 requirements.

November 07, 2022

Works effectively with peers, other units, and management to accomplish goals and to identify and resolve problems.

March 08, 2023

Completes hazard identification cards (Hazard, Near Miss, Property Damage, First Aid, Injury).

April 27, 2023

Stay current on all available resources, including company communication, to deliver an exceptional team member experience.

May 10, 2023

Follows the quality escalation procedure in-case of on-the-line issues which need to be escalated to a cross functional team or manager.

May 12, 2023

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About Newport News, Virginia

Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120 square miles (310 km2), of which 69 square miles (180 km2) is land and 51 square miles (130 km2) (42.4%) is water. The city is located at the Peninsula side of Hampton Roads in the Tidewater region of Virginia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the nation with...

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95383

85785

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79689

99215

88736

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machine Operator Lead in Newport News, VA. The base salary for Machine Operator Lead ranges from $77,221 to $95,383 with the average base salary of $85,785. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,689 to $99,215 with the average total cash compensation of $88,736.

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About Newport News, Virginia Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United State....More

Newport News, Virginia area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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