Machine-Operators for hire in Kitchener, ON
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills5%Machine Operation5%Communication Skills4%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree23%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
1-2 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Linamar
Maker’s PrideTenneco
Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,586 profiles for Machine-Operators in Kitchener, ON
Last updated: Sep. 30, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $79,320 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,678 – $103,691 yearly
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Production Machine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckCPRNarrow-Aisle Forklift Operation+2 moreSkills
Quality AssuranceSanitationCleaningEquipment CalibrationBilingualEnglishMachine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftNDT CertificationForklift LicenceNon-Destructive TestingSkills
Quality AssuranceRoutine Maintenance InspectionsMaintenanceAutoCADCAD SoftwareCADMachine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Skills
Organizational SkillsAssemblyMachine OperationAssembly Line ExperienceQuality InspectionLeak TestingMachine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Skills
Machine OperationMachiningDimensional InspectionQuality InspectionLeanLean ManufacturingMAG Welding Machine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Skills
Organizational SkillsMIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingMachine OperationStampingProduction Operator / Machine Operator / General Labour
Kitchener, Ontario
Skills
LeadershipRDSMechanic ExperienceManufacturingOperations ManagementMachine Operation
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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 71 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 machine-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: Forklift, 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: MAG welding machine operator, production machine operator and CNC 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 Kitchener, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine-operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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