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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 10%
Organizational Skills 10%
Heavy Lifting 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 85%
Bachelor's degree 7%
Vocational or technical training 4%

Years of experience

1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 14%
6-10 years 24%

Current company

Green Bay Packaging
H&S Bakery
Pall Corporation

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 3%
1-2 years 22%
2-5 years 38%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,187 profiles for Machine Operators in Columbia, MD

Last updated: Jul 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, MD

Licenses & certifications

DOT Physical ExaminationPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C

Skills

Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsValet Driving

Machine Operator 2

Gwynn Oak, MD

Licenses & certifications

EPA CertificationEPA Type IINCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C

Skills

Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor Experience

Machine Operator II

Baltimore, MD

Licenses & certifications

Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL BElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Assembly Line Worker/Machine Operator

Pikesville, MD

Licenses & certifications

Certified Payroll ProfessionalPharmacy Technician CertificationASQC CertificationCertified Medical AssistantState Tested Nursing AssistantTWIC Card

Skills

Supervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCaregivingProviding Care for ClientsMicrosoft Powerpoint

Machine Operator Assistant

Gwynn Oak, MD

Licenses & certifications

ACI CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10ServsafeHACCP Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse ExperienceCleaning

Machine Operator

Baltimore, MD

Licenses & certifications

Property & Casualty LicenseFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime Management

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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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification 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: machine operator 2, large machine operator and BLOW MOLD 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 Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 16 years of professional experience.

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