Machine Operators for hire in Canton, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Bachelor's degree6%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years16%6-10 years36%Current company
Hickory Harvest FoodsNickles BakeryAK Steel Holding (Cleveland Cliffs)Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years13%2-5 years56%
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Last updated: Sep 8, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canton, OH: $72,315 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,451 – $91,026 yearly
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Machine Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardJourneyman ElectricianWastewater CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's License+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCoiled SteelFront Loader TruckAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Louisville, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator
Louisville, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsMachine Operator/Assembler
North Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine Operator
Navarre, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipLift TruckMachine Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHand ToolsData Entry
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Servsafe.
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/assembler and saw 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 Canton, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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