Machine Operators for hire in Aurora, IL
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 Aurora, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years24%6-10 years24%Current company
Clarios
G&W Electric Company
Miner EnterprisesTime at current job
Less than a year4%1-2 years13%2-5 years57%
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Last updated: Sep 8, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $74,005 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,825 – $90,041 yearly
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General Laborer/Machine Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLFirearms LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL C+4 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMachine Operator
Saint Charles, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator/ OJT
North Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeAssistant Manager ExperienceShipping \ Machine operator.
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCNC Operator
Plainfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Esthetician LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceFood PreparationJanitorial ExperienceSanitation
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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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: shipping \ machine operator, welder/machine operator and machine operator/ OJT.
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 Aurora, IL, 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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