Machine Operators for hire in Atlanta, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years38%6-10 years36%3-5 years20%Current company
International Paper
Medline Industries
PcaTime at current job
2-5 years48%1-2 years24%More than 5 years24%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $68,406 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,997 – $83,565 yearly
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Machine Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationHazmatHazardous Material HandlingServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse ExperienceMachine Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsLift TruckMachine Operator/Mixer
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class COSHACulinary Arts CertificateForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipMachine OperationInjection Molding Machine Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CHHAPalliative Care Experience (Work Setting)CHPNABlueprint ReadingDriver's LicenseCNA+12 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementMathematical AptitudeAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Care Home ExperienceMachine Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10CPR+1 moreSkills
OSHAOSHA 10First AidFirst Aid TrainingCPRNCCER CertificationMachine Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCNAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementStrategic Planning
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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 72 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: machine operator/mixer and injection molding machine 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 Atlanta, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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