Machine Operators for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Bachelor's degree5%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $74,948 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,543 – $92,782 yearly
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Machine Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsLifts and HoistsOverhead Crane CertificationLifting EquipmentCraneRigging and Hoisting Operations+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrometerQuality AssuranceMachine Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceMachine Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Paramedic LicenseEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10EMT-BNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingMachine operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPackagingPallet JackMachine Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLine Leader/Machine Operator
Dayton, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMachiningAssemblyPackaging
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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 75 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 machine operators?
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: machine operator blow molding /injection molding and CNC 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 Cincinnati, OH, 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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