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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 9%
Heavy Lifting 7%
Organizational Skills 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 88%
Associate's degree 10%
Bachelor's degree 2%

Years of experience

1-2 years 14%
3-5 years 24%
6-10 years 26%

Current company

Gestamp
Solenis
Wv steel

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 34%
1-2 years 40%
2-5 years 11%

Browse Indeed's database of 260 profiles for Machine Operators in Charleston, WV

Last updated: Jul 12, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Charleston, WV: $59,076 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $32,258$108,190 yearly

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Machinist

Charleston, West Virginia

Licenses & certifications

Class DFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMowing

Press Brake Operator

Dunbar, West Virginia

Licenses & certifications

Chauffeur's PermitCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aForklift Certification

Skills

Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets

CNC Machine Operator

Charleston, West Virginia

Licenses & certifications

Stick WeldingTIG WeldingWeldingWelders (Tool)MIG WeldingFCAW

Skills

Mechanic ExperienceCleaningPallet JackPackingPackagingWelding

Production Worker

Dunbar, West Virginia

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseCPRCNAForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationBLS

Skills

Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCleaningCommercial CleaningFood ProductionFood Preparation

Operator

Charleston, West Virginia

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPackingPackagingUnloading

Process Operator

Sissonville, West Virginia

Licenses & certifications

Scissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSafety Training Undergone

Skills

Quality ControlAssemblyQuality AssuranceWarehouse ExperienceBasic MathMath

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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, heavy lifting 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 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: operator, production worker and welder/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 Charleston, WV, 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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