Machine Operators for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Machining7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree18%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years22%6-10 years18%Current company
Walor North AmericaAdvics Manufacturing OhioAlene Candles
Time at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years22%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $72,013 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,825 – $92,896 yearly
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Trainer/ Machine Operator,Dry Blends
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMachiningPackagingMachine Operator
Groveport, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
LOTODOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Hazardous Energy ControlServsafe+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingMechanic ExperienceWorkplace SafetyDrivingMachine Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Bucket TruckBucket OperationBoom LiftCherry PickerSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceManufacturingMachiningCNC Machine Operator
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSAPCalipersPrecision Measuring InstrumentsMeasuring InstrumentsMachine Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UsePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) AdherenceLaser Machine operator for wielding / Assembly building testing inspection under microscope packaging labeling training new people Started 06/15/218 to 11/29/2024 TE connectivity plymouth
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
BICSI CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipService Technician ExperienceAssemblyManufacturingLean
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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, machining and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: shear machine operator, trainer/ machine operator,dry blends and CNC 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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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