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Communication Skills 11%
Organizational Skills 9%
Leadership 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 83%
Bachelor's degree 6%
Associate's degree 6%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 12%
3-5 years 12%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 13%
1-2 years 31%
2-5 years 31%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,081 profiles for Machine Operators in Asheville, NC

Last updated: Jul 12, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Asheville, NC: $67,283 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,671$84,347 yearly

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Plastic Mix Operator

Asheville, North Carolina

Licenses & certifications

LeadershipGoogle IT Support Professional CertificateSix Sigma Green BeltForklift CertificationSix Sigma Yellow BeltPallet Jack Certification

Skills

LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills

CNC Machine Operator

Asheville, North Carolina

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aNon-CDL Class C

Skills

Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Asheville, North Carolina

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification

Skills

Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis Skills

Machine Operator

Asheville, North Carolina

Licenses & certifications

CDLDriver's LicenseFire Safety CertificationSafety Training Undergone

Skills

Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSchedule Management

Warehouse Technician/Forklift Operator

Asheville, North Carolina

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification

Skills

Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDecision MakingAssembly

Machine Operator

Arden, North Carolina

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift Certification

Skills

LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Lifting

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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, organizational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: forklift operator/material handler, production worker/operator and grinder 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 Asheville, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 12 years of professional experience.

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