Machine Operators for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Bachelor's degree8%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%1-2 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Cintas
Applied Materials
Flextronic
Time at current job
2-5 years75%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,351 profiles for Machine Operators in Austin, TX
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $69,022 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,305 – $91,081 yearly
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Machine Operator/Mechanic
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMachine Operator, preprepe in production,Production Assembly, Inspector Quality,Machine Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceAssemblyPackagingMachine Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOTRService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMachine Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA Safety CertificationEPA Type ICertified Pool OperatorHVAC CertificationHoisting License+19 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceWelder/Fabricator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsWeldingMachine OperationMachiningFabricationPlasma CuttingMachine Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood Sanitation PracticesFood SafetyFood Handler CertificationSkills
Hi-LoHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
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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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Food Handler Certification.
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/mechanic, machine operator, preprepe in production,production assembly, inspector quality,machine operator and assistant manager.
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 Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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