Machine Operators for hire in Birmingham, AL
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 Birmingham, AL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills8%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Vocational or technical training6%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years38%Current company
Birmingham Fastener & SupplyVentura Foods
Hubbell Power Systems
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years28%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $74,678 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,634 – $105,955 yearly
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CNC Machine Operator
Fairfield, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationRegistered DietitianDriver's LicenseCPR+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCompTIA A+Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsFinancial Record MaintenanceMachine Operator
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCorporate Social ResponsibilityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDrivingPress Operator
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationServsafeCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Shop MathMonitoring DimensionsDimensional InspectionInterpreting Technical DrawingsFollowing Blueprint SpecificationsBlueprint ReadingMachine Operator
Center Point, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
CSTHealthcare Provider CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementLeadershipPackagingMachine Operation
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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: heavy lifting, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
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: vision complete, material handler/forklift operator/machine operator and CNC 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 Birmingham, AL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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