Machine Operators for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Carlisle Construction Materials
A O Smith Corporation
Arrow Pin & Products, IncTime at current job
2-5 years75%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 18,060 profiles for Machine Operators in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $75,384 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,505 – $97,132 yearly
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Machine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBusiness ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Safe Quality Food CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipPackagingMachine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPERC CardDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsMachiningManufacturingWarehouse ExperiencePackagingSecurityMachine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDoor-To-DoorMachine Operator
Cicero, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFood Handling
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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 74 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 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: wire cutter 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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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