Machine Operators for hire in Chattanooga, TN
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 Chattanooga, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED95%Associate's degree2%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years18%6-10 years36%Current company
Sese Industrial Services US CorpMohawk
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Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years21%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,221 profiles for Machine Operators in Chattanooga, TN
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $62,149 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,929 – $87,926 yearly
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Material Handler
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMachine Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseLaser CuttingNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsOrder PickingOrder PickerMaterials HandlingLift TruckMachine Operator
Rossville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBasic MathMathPhone EtiquetteExtrusion Operator/Processing
Rossville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication Skills
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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 Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: chicken machine operator, chemical blender and bag machine operator and machine operator/forklift 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 9 years of professional experience.
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