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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 10%
Time Management 8%
Heavy Lifting 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 73%
Vocational or technical training 14%
Associate's degree 8%

Years of experience

1-2 years 16%
3-5 years 22%
6-10 years 24%

Current company

Solventum
Gates Corporation
Aurora Organic Dairy

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 28%
1-2 years 28%
2-5 years 28%

Browse Indeed's database of 386 profiles for Machine Operators in Columbia, MO

Last updated: Jun 8, 2026

Machine Operator

Columbia, MO

Licenses & certifications

Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationJ-STD-001 CertificationIPC-610 CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10

Skills

Communication SkillsOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Lifting

Packaging

Columbia, MO

Licenses & certifications

OSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceMowing

Manufacturing Technician

Columbia, MO

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseSafety Training Undergone

Skills

Heavy LiftingOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHAAssemblyManufacturingBasic Math

CNC Machine Operator

Boonville, MO

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseClass EForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Quick Service & Fast Food RestaurantFood ServiceManufacturingCDLDrivingCommercial Driving

Machining Operator

Columbia, MO

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsTime Management

Machine Operator

Fulton, MO

Licenses & certifications

Electrician ApprenticeForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingProduct 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 72 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, time management 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 Class E.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: operator, manufacturing technician and packaging.

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, MO, 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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