Machine Operators for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years12%6-10 years44%Current company
Dart Container
Ferrara Candy Company
Mullins Food Products
Time at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years19%2-5 years63%
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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $75,632 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,444 – $97,873 yearly
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Machine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Motor Vehicle Inspection LicenseIICRC CertificationASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLift TruckMachine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseEPA Refrigeration CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Hazardous Waste ManifestsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMachine Operator/Production Lead
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Licensed PharmacistEPA CertificationEPA Type IASQC CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementMachine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOSHA Safety CertificationASQC CertificationOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator II
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingHVAC CertificationSkills
LeadershipPrivate EquityTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication 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 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 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/production lead and machine operator II.
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 Chicago, IL, 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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