“操作工”常见的英文表达是 operator 。
例如:
He works as an operator in a factory.(他在一家工厂当操作工。)
The operator needs to follow the standard operating procedures strictly.(操作工需要严格遵守标准操作流程。)
此外,在一些特定语境下,也可以用 machine operator (机器操作工) 、 production operator (生产操作工) 等表述,使语义更精准。