Operators for hire in Waterloo, ON
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills3%Time Management3%Forklift3%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree18%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Applied Materials Inc
AQUACUT FOAM INCArcelorMittal
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 53,740 profiles for Operators in Waterloo, ON
Last updated: Oct. 5, 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $86,291 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,022 – $130,585 yearly
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Machine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCustomer ServiceScissor Lift+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachine OperationMachiningQuality ControlTeam CoordinationTemp Assignment — CNC Operator / Overhead Crane Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
CNCGd&tANSI/ASME Y14.5 Gd&t StandardMachiningSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanical KnowledgeBlueprint ReadingMicrosoft ExcelCNC Machine Operator
Cambridge, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCashieringMachine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceClass D LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingManufacturingEnglishDrivingProduction Machine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckCPRNarrow-Aisle Forklift Operation+2 moreSkills
Quality AssuranceSanitationCleaningEquipment CalibrationBilingualEnglishHeavy Equipment Operator & AZ driver
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationClass 1 LicenceDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill an operator role?
The average time to fill an operator role is 83 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, time management and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for operators?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: CPR, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: machine operator, forklift operator and filling machine operator.
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 Waterloo, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operator?
Most operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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