Machine-Operators for hire
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills4%Machine Operation4%Communication Skills3%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training16%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
3-5 years32%6-10 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years57%1-2 years29%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: Sep. 11, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $82,705 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,451 – $113,152 yearly
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Machine Operator
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPRDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Machine OperationManufacturingPackagingWarehouse ExperienceForkliftMaintenanceMachine Operator
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSecurityCoachingFitness Training or Instruction ExperienceLeadershipCertified Personal Trainer+4 moreSkills
LeadershipMachine OperationMachiningQuality ControlForkliftSecurityMachine Operator
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
ArabePermis De Conduire De Classe 5BilingueConduite De VéhiculeCompétences En InformatiqueFrançais+2 moreSkills
Compétences En CommunicationSens De L'organisationPort De Charges LourdesInformatiqueEsprit D'analyseGestion Du TempsMachine Operator
Bedell, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
WHMIS CertificationCommunication SkillsAssemblyPower ToolsHand ToolsInterpreting Technical DrawingsMachine Operator
Arnprior, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Preventative MaintenanceCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationMaintenanceForkliftPlasma CuttingMachine Operator
Sorel-Tracy, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
Hazard IdentificationPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseMaterials HandlingCleaningSkills
Pallet DollyPower ToolsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPresentation Software
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What's the average time to fill a machine operator role?
The average time to fill a machine operator role is 75 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do machine-operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a machine operator include: organizational skills, machine operation and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: Driving Licence, Driving and Forklift.
What level of education is common for a machine operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine-operators have 6 years of professional experience.
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