Machine Operators for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Machining5%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year10%1-2 years10%Current company
Infinity Tapes LLC20/20 Custom Molding Plastics3m
Time at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,516 profiles for Machine Operators in Boston, MA
Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $75,521 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,538 – $110,665 yearly
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Machine Operator
Lynn, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
TS/SCISecret ClearanceSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingBlender Operator
Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMachiningWarehouse ExperienceMaintenancePackagingMachine Operator
Mattapan, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingComputer OperationComputer LiteracySchedule ManagementMachine Operator
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10OSHAForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPackingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder PickingMachine Operator
East Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CPRSkills
Time ManagementTeachingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportClient Relationship ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentMachine Operator / Sharpener / Honer
North Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
IATA CertificationSkills
Inventory ControlInventory ManagementCycle Counting Inventory ManagementPhysical Inventory Counts for Inventory ManagementERP SystemsShipping & Receiving
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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: plastic injection molding machine operator / machine tender / assistant supervisor, machine operator / sharpener / honer and conditioner and 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 Boston, MA, 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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