Manufacturing / Metal Processing

Straightening Machine Operator

Operates machines to straighten metal rods, bars, tubes, or other metal products to meet specified tolerances and quality standards.

Average monthly gross

6,215 WST

2 validated salaries

Median

6,215 WST

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

5,475 WST - 6,955 WST

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Straightening Machine Operator

ISCO

7223.22

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
6,215 WST 5,290 WST - 7,140 WST

Yearly trend

6,215 WST
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Samoa 5,290 WST 1
United States 7,140 WST 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
BluePeak Group 5,290 WST 1
Walmart 7,140 WST 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Metal Straightening Operator Straightening Press Operator Bar Straightener Operator

Skills

Hard skills

Machine operation Measurement reading Quality inspection Metal properties knowledge Blueprint reading

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem-solving Time management Teamwork

Tools

Straightening machine Calipers Micrometers Hydraulic press Laser alignment tools

Certifications

OSHA Safety Certification Forklift Operator Certification CNC Operator Certification

Employment context

Industries

Metal manufacturing Steel production Automotive parts manufacturing Construction materials

Company types

Manufacturing plant Metal fabrication shop Industrial factory

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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