Machine Operators for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years40%6-10 years10%Current company
Avient
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Magna International
Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,981 profiles for Machine Operators in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $74,280 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,689 – $106,745 yearly
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Machine Operator/Assembler
Midfield, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsManagementDSC Machine Operator/Welder
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAkkaGrinder/Machine Operator
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsFast Casual ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCasting Operator
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCrane CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLifting EquipmentCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationMachine OperationLine and Machine Operator
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAssembly Line ExperienceBasic MathLift TruckForkliftForklifts with Various AttachmentsRail Grinder/Machine Operator/welder
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceManufacturingManufacturing Company ExperienceLawn CareAssembly
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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: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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: casting operator, DSC machine operator/welder and machine operator/assembler.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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