Machine Operators for hire in Baltimore, MD
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Bachelor's degree4%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years24%Current company
Becton Dickenson (BD)
H&S BakeryMid-Atlantic Baking CoTime at current job
1-2 years22%2-5 years61%More than 5 years17%
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Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Baltimore, MD: $79,394 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,243 – $101,272 yearly
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Machine Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Medical AssistantCPR+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipMachine Operator/Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Nottingham, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDOSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementForklift CertificationDiesel Mechanic CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsMachine Operator 2
Gwynn Oak, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IINCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperiencePackaging machine attendant / Machine operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationAirframe & Powerplant LicenseDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMachine Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPRParalegal CertificateSkills
Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCooking
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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 CPR.
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 2, machine operator/forklift operator/material handler and packaging machine attendant / 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 Baltimore, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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