Machine Operators for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting6%Machining6%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years32%6-10 years20%Current company
Fuyao Glass America
KDC/ONE
A O Smith
Time at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years25%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $71,024 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,107 – $91,538 yearly
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Machine Operator/Assembler
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Patient Care Technician/AssistantServsafe Food Handler CertificationOSHA 10CPRMicrosoft Certified: Azure FundamentalsSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OutlookStakeholder EngagementMachine Operator/Mixer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardIICRC CertificationRegistered DietitianDriver's LicenseWater CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsMachiningAssemblyQuality InspectionManufacturingMachine Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BForklift CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCash HandlingStore ManagementManagement Experience Within Retail IndustryMachine Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipOrder PickingOrder PickerMachine Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperiencePresentation SkillsMachine Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsHigh-End SalesCommunication Skills
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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, heavy lifting and machining.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
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/assembler, CNC machine operator and machine operator/mixer.
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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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