Machine Operators for hire in Atlanta, GA
Find machine operators who can efficiently operate and maintain various heavy machinery, ensuring safety and precision in tasks like construction, manufacturing or transportation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Atlanta, GA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Vocational or technical training6%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Dart Container
Target Warehouse
FedEx
Time at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 15,096 profiles for Machine Operators in Atlanta, GA
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $68,103 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,858 – $81,570 yearly
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Machine Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsLift TruckMachine Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMachine OperationMachiningMachine Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingSafe Quality Food CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsProcess ImprovementImproving Operational EfficiencySlitter Machine Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingBasic MathOutdoor Work ExperiencePower ToolsDrivingMachine Operator
Decatur, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingManufacturingPackagingAssemblyOrder PickingOrder PickerMachine operator
Brookhaven, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsMowingHorticultureLandscapingLawn CareWarehouse Experience
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
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: slitter machine operator and machine operator/forklift 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 9 years of professional experience.
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