Machine Operators for hire
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills3%Forklift3%Quality Control3%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years20%6-10 years46%Current company
Advance Paper BoxAlliance GroupAmesbury Truth
Time at current job
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years29%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Jul. 16, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $79,548 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,157 – $110,711 yearly
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Machine Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
BaccalauréatChariot ÉlévateurPermis De Conduire De Classe 5Permis De ConduirePermis De Chariot ÉlévateurGénie CivilSkills
DECFrançaisAnglaisMachine Operator
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationCPR CertificationFood SafetySkills
LogisticsMaintenanceCalipersMicrosoft OfficeDatabasesRecords ManagementMachine Operator
Brampton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationFood Handler CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceLoad & UnloadForkliftOrder PickingWarehouse ExperienceMachine Operator
Brampton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeAssemblyQuality AssuranceQuality InspectionHeavy LiftingCleaningMachine Operator
Etobicoke, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Supervising ExperienceForkliftLoad & UnloadMaterials HandlingManufacturingWarehouse ExperienceMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Brantford, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationForklift LicenceWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
ManufacturingForklift LicenceForkliftLoad & UnloadMoving
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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 84 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: communication skills, forklift and quality control.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Forklift, Driving Licence and Driving.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: machine operator/forklift operator and welding machine operator.
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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