Machine Operators for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree13%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Becton Dickinson
Addman Precision (STANLEY ENGINEERING)Amcor
Time at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $66,144 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,649 – $75,890 yearly
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Machine Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Class DOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseTWIC CardClass EAmerican Welding Society (AWS) Standards+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMathematical AptitudeTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMachine Operator
Greenbelt, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSecret Clearance+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMachine Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift CertificationBLSFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMachiningCNCCNC LASER MACHINE OPERATOR/ Machinist..
Bowie, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingMathMicrosoft OfficeMaintenance Mechanic/Machine Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCNAForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementMachiningOrder PickingOrder PickerPallet JackWarehouse Experience
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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: maintenance mechanic/machine operator, CNC LASER MACHINE operator/ machinist and production associate.
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 Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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