Machine Operators for hire in Peterborough, ON
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Communication Skills5%Time Management5%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Bachelor's degree24%Vocational or technical training22%Years of experience
3-5 years50%More than 10 years40%6-10 years10%Current company
Lactalis
Post Consumer Brands
Kruger Products
Time at current job
1-2 years75%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 744 profiles for Machine Operators in Peterborough, ON
Last updated: Oct. 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $81,466 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,939 – $103,797 yearly
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Machine Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSalesMerchandisingMaterial Handler/forlift operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceForkliftMaterials HandlingMachine Operator
Lakefield, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceSmart ServeMarketingFood Handler CertificationDriving LicenceDigital Marketing+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanical KnowledgeCNCSchedule ManagementComputer OperationMachine Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a Commercial Driver's Licence – Air Brake Endorsement (AZ)Driving LicenceForklift LicenceAir Brake EndorsementSkills
MachiningManufacturingPackagingWarehouse ExperienceAssemblyQuality InspectionProduction Worker (Pot Filler)
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceForkliftProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingScissor LiftDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceRoutine Maintenance InspectionsMachiningManufacturing Engineer
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
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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: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, Driving Licence and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: manufacturing engineer, material handler/forlift operator and machine operator / team lead.
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 Peterborough, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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