Machine Operators for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
ABB
Quikrete
Builders FirstSource
Time at current job
2-5 years63%Less than a year25%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $67,708 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,862 – $95,782 yearly
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Machine Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingTechnician
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationConfined Space CertificationMSHA CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
LeadershipService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarm CallingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMaintenance WorkMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceAssembler/Production
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrder PickingOrder PickerFabricator/Welder/ machine operator.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingManufacturingQuality Inspection
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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 73 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, heavy lifting and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: fabricator/welder/ machine operator, technician and machine operator i.
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 Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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