leadoperator
nounUK /ˈliːd ˈɒpəreɪtə/
US /ˈliːd ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
A lead operator is the person in charge of a machine or a team of workers.
The lead operator showed the new workers how to run the machine safely.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The main person who controls a piece of equipment or a system.
As lead operator, she kept the power plant running smoothly.
3. The top-ranked player who controls a character in a video game team.
The lead operator called out the plan before the match began.
4. A senior worker who guides others during a shift.
The lead operator trained three new staff members this week.