Machine Operators for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Machining6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Amcor
Ferrara Candy Company
3M
Time at current job
1-2 years75%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,323 profiles for Machine Operators in Aurora, IL
Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $73,569 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,661 – $89,224 yearly
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Batch Maker/Machine Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceMachine Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceOhmmeterMachine Operator
Saint Charles, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceFood PreparationJanitorial ExperienceSanitationCNC Lathe Machine Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportAdministrative ExperienceMachine Operator / Technician / Crew Lead
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10CPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTroubleshooting Electrical SystemsElectrical TroubleshootingMechanical TroubleshootingCAD Software
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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 machining.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
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: machine operator/assembly, press brake machine operator and blow mold 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 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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