Operators for hire in Kitchener, ON
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills5%Machining4%Communication Skills3%Education level
High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree26%Master's degree23%Years of experience
3-5 years30%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
AMTEX Manufacturing IncAWC Manufacturing LP
Barry Callebaut
Time at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 57,932 profiles for Operators in Kitchener, ON
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $74,854 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,794 – $100,425 yearly
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Temp Assignment — CNC Operator / Overhead Crane Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
CNCGd&tANSI/ASME Y14.5 Gd&t StandardMachiningSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanical KnowledgeBlueprint ReadingMicrosoft ExcelWELDING RELATED MACHINE OPERATOR
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)Programmable Logic ControllersAutoCADSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsClient InteractionForkliftEnglishMicrosoft OfficePaint Line Operator / Machine Operator / Robotic Welder
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
Machine OperationMachiningWelding RobotsAluminumWeldingRoboticsPress Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsReach TruckWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsDefect Detection (Quality Control)Quality ControlQuality InspectionNon-Destructive TestingMechanical KnowledgeRobotic Welding & Machine Operator / Assembler
Breslau, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckForklift Operator ExperienceSkills
CNCWelding RobotsRoboticsAssemblyHydraulicsBlueprint ReadingMachine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsStick WeldingWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCarbon SteelShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)+1 moreSkills
Stick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)FCAWMIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc Welding
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What's the average time to fill an operator role?
The average time to fill an operator role is 74 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an operator include: organizational skills, machining and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for operators?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: machine operator, business analyst consultant infrastructure and operations and paint line operator / machine operator / robotic welder.
What level of education is common for an operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an operator in Kitchener, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operator?
Most operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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