Operator Interview Questions

Operator Interview Questions

Operators can expect to answer questions about how they would handle practical issues on the job. Employers need to know that candidates can handle potentially stressful scenarios and maintain a secure workplace environment, no matter what. Interviewers may ask about your previous experience and how it applies to the advertised position.

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Top Operator Interview Questions & How to Answer

Here are three top operator interview questions and how to answer them:

Question #1: Tell me about a time you diagnosed a machine problem and fixed it.

How to answer: The interviewer is ascertaining whether you have practical experience responding proactively to machinery malfunctions. If you have fixed machinery in the past, specify the type of machine and its malfunction. When possible, link the past scenario to the types of machines that the company uses. If you haven't had this seminal experience, describe what you would do if such a situation were to arise and the basis for your strategy.

Question #2: Which measures do you take to promote workplace safety?

How to answer: The employer is expressing concern about your ability to comply with workplace safety measures. The question measures your familiarity with standard practices. Summarize the complete set of workplace safety measures that apply to the machines. Then, put forward a suggestion as to how you would improve the existing workplace safety protocol.

Question #3: What would you do if multiple machines stopped functioning at the same time?

How to answer: An operator ought to be prepared for emergencies when they occur. A good answer to this situational question contains a multifaceted strategy: how to resolve the situation, setting problem-solving priorities (i.e. which machine you would fix first), and how you would mitigate the effect of the malfunction on the company's productivity.

Top Interview Questions

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Gibbs Die Casting
Machine Operator was asked...August 7, 2015

Are you able to lift up to 60 pounds on a regular basis?

1 Answers

Yes

Weatherford

How long I worked in Production shop,What and how many machines I have operated

1 Answers

over 20 yrs workin in Production shops I named certain machines I have operated

Leprino Foods

Are you mechanically inclined

1 Answers

Yes worked on my own cars since a young teenager and also Industrial Maintenances technician certified passed my course a C.O.S with an A Less

Glass & Mirror Craft

Can you handle summer overtime and very hot temps!

2 Answers

No problem! I've worked in manufacturing plants for 25 plus years! Busy and hot in the summer slow and chilly in the winter! Less

Yes I can

The Clorox Company

Why do you want to work for Clorox?

9 Answers

Give life better

Company group up

Make friends with teams working

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Maruti Suzuki

Oldest job expected

7 Answers

I am fresher

I am fresher

My oldest company is the best company but my goal is growth

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Reliance Industries

this is moet important that the company must take some decesion to gave chance to talented student.

7 Answers

compony can gave chance

First of all it's most not Moet if you are looking for a talented people there are about 1.3 billion people living in India who are smart and better to think and give different ideas and no mention hard working Less

Hardwork

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TTC (Toronto Transit Commission)

If you bought $4000 worth of some items and sold it for $5000 dollars, making $50 on each, how much the each Item were originally bought?

5 Answers

$200 is right

Easy to answer the question. The problem is the time given to answer all the questions not enough. Less

figure out how many times $50 goes into the $1000.00 profit. Once you find that no. (20) now divide the 20 into 4000.00 The Answer is 200 Just to double ck. 20x250 = 5000 This should explain how to arrive at the answer. Less

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Martin Marietta Materials

How many years as a heavy equipment operator I had

6 Answers

16. Just told them what I did in the past and my many years of operations.

06 years

More than 15 years experience

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Niagara Bottling

How long have you driven a forklift?

6 Answers

I've been familiar with gas, diesel, and electric forklifts since 1981.

45 years , 12 mfgrs., from 500 lbs. 8 ft high to 50 tons, 100 ft high loading,unloading, riggig, inventory, quality control, verification of materials, have handled all types of lumber, trusses, doors, windows, prefab panels, any materials required to expedite on time deliveries. Have also operated 2Brower cranes, 250 ft. And 450 ft, bobcats, backhoes, dozers, pole cranes for setting trusses on 3 to 6 story bldgs. Less

45 years +

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