Machine Operators for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Machining5%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Nestlé USA
Howmet Aerospace
WestRock
Time at current job
More than 5 years60%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 11,201 profiles for Machine Operators in Cleveland, OH
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $70,167 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,699 – $88,393 yearly
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Machine Operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CCertified Medical Assistant+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMachine Operator
University Heights, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceMachine Operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperiencePublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine Operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCrane Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCNC Machine Operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementASHRAE StandardsOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementHi-LoLeadership
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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 machining.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Pallet Jack Certification and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: CNC machine operator and overhead crane operator, machine operator, wire drawer.
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 Cleveland, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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