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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.

Top Operator Interview Questions & How to Answer

Question 1

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

How to answer
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

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

How to answer
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

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

How to answer
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.

14,494 operator interview questions shared by candidates

Questions all geared towards my experience . Straight forward questions- very general. Of course they asked why I wanted to work for Fralock/Aerospace manufacturing. I feel that a smaller company such as Fralock would have a greater opportunity to learn and advance within the Aerospace Industry. I am a fast learner with a strong work ethics and I know I could contribute my experience towards improving productivity. Was told I needed to take an English second language test. Guys just because I am Latino doesn't mean I can read and write in English. I have a college degree and was born and raised in the USA. Did I step in a time machine and into the 1960,s? Wow. This really bothered me. I know people who work or have worked at Fralock and each had good and bad things to say about working here. Most have moved on or are looking for other jobs. Guess I had to experience this for myself. I did not get a good feeling about working here. With the Economy improving there are a lot of places to choose from and Fralock was at the bottom of my list. Needless to say I found employment else where with a better starting salary and with actual benefits.
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Machine Operator

Interviewed at Fralock

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Nov 27, 2016

Questions all geared towards my experience . Straight forward questions- very general. Of course they asked why I wanted to work for Fralock/Aerospace manufacturing. I feel that a smaller company such as Fralock would have a greater opportunity to learn and advance within the Aerospace Industry. I am a fast learner with a strong work ethics and I know I could contribute my experience towards improving productivity. Was told I needed to take an English second language test. Guys just because I am Latino doesn't mean I can read and write in English. I have a college degree and was born and raised in the USA. Did I step in a time machine and into the 1960,s? Wow. This really bothered me. I know people who work or have worked at Fralock and each had good and bad things to say about working here. Most have moved on or are looking for other jobs. Guess I had to experience this for myself. I did not get a good feeling about working here. With the Economy improving there are a lot of places to choose from and Fralock was at the bottom of my list. Needless to say I found employment else where with a better starting salary and with actual benefits.

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