Machine Operators for hire in Buffalo, NY
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 Buffalo, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years18%6-10 years20%Current company
Alkegen
Confer plastics3M
Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years18%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $76,368 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,549 – $99,609 yearly
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Machine Operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DProperty & Casualty LicensePassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOTRAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingClass C machine Operator in training
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTire inspector/ Machine operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseCompTIA A++3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementISO 50001Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Blueprint ReadingOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipMathematical AptitudeCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMachine operator
Lackawanna, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Emergency Evacuation ProtocolsPreventive MaintenanceMaintenance WorkMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceMachine Maintenance
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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, leadership and organizational 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: machine operator a, CNC machine operator/setup and machine operator a.
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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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