Machine-Operators for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills5%Time Management4%Machine Operation4%Education level
High school diploma or GED31%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
3-5 years40%More than 10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Michelin North America
Neocon International
Agropur
Time at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 618 profiles for Machine-Operators in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Oct. 7, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $71,556 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,637 – $80,460 yearly
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CNC Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMachine OperationMachiningCNCCNC MachiningCuttingSECONDARY PRODUCTION OPERATOR
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFirst Aid CertificationComputer SkillsCPRCPR CertificationTyping+2 moreSkills
Basic MathHeavy LiftingFirst Aid CertificationSmart ServeInventory ControlInventory ManagementForklift Operator/Machine Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsForklift LicenceSkills
CleaningCommercial CleaningTime ManagementForklift LicenceProvincial Traffic LawsRoute OptimizationWarehouse Supervisor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse Management SystemForkliftCNC Machine Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
CNCManufacturingCNC ProgrammingInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingCNC Milling MachineEngineering Technician
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
CNC ProgrammingSolidworksHydraulicsCNCMachiningPneumatic SystemsSkills
AutodeskCreoSolidworksAutodesk InventorAutoCADNX
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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 69 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, time management and machine operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: WHMIS Certification, First Aid Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
What are some job titles related to machine-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine-operators include: CNC machine operator, forklift operator/machine operator and SECONDARY PRODUCTION 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 Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine-operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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