Machine Operators for hire in Chattanooga, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Bachelor's degree5%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Mohawk
Valmont Industries
Shaw Industries
Time at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years43%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,279 profiles for Machine Operators in Chattanooga, TN
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $62,453 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,823 – $87,018 yearly
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Machine Operator
Hixson, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceBrake Press Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicensePassenger EndorsementWastewater CertificationIMSA CertificationCertified Pool OperatorOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+15 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsManufacturingMachine OperationTechnician
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceEquipment MaintenanceMachine Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Quality EngineerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSix Sigma Green BeltHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceBender Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL a+5 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWoodworkingLaundryJanitorial Experience
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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: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: forklift operator, technician and brake press 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 Chattanooga, TN, 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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