Machine Operators for hire in Columbia, MD

Find machine operators who can efficiently operate and maintain various heavy machinery, ensuring safety and precision in tasks like construction, manufacturing or transportation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Columbia, MD to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Leadership
    6%
    Organizational Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    84%
    Bachelor's degree
    7%
    Vocational or technical training
    7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Becton Dickenson (BD)
    • Becton Dickinson
    • Amtrak Railroad
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    43%
    2-5 years
    29%
    Less than a year
    14%

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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, MD: $61,687 yearly
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  • Chesapeake Bay Roasters Machine operator

    Severn, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Confined Space CertificationCPIMDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationPBT (ASCP)Forklift Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership
  • Machine Operator

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Ready Mix Operator

    Dundalk, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid and CPRPatient ResuscitationDriver's LicenseBasic Life SupportEmergency CareCardiovascular Emergency Response+12 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsConflict ManagementGMPSupervising Experience
  • Machine Operator 2

    Cockeysville, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsButcheryCuttingMeat Cutting
  • Machine Operator/Material Handler

    Dundalk, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDCertified Athletic TrainerPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)First Aid CertificationInfection Prevention and Control TrainingsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use+4 more

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsPublic Speaking
  • Machine Operator

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Electric Pallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFloor CareBuffing

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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, 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 Pallet Jack Certification.

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, machine operator/material handler and chesapeake bay roasters 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 Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most machine operators have 14 years of professional experience.

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