Machine Operators for hire in Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Machining6%Machine Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree19%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
KDC/One
Mohawk Industries
T Marzetti Company
Time at current job
2-5 years60%More than 5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,708 profiles for Machine Operators in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Sep 27, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $72,103 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,381 – $92,210 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
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOverhead Crane CertificationEPA CertificationEPA Type ILifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment Operation+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssemblyCNC Machine Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMIG WeldingWeldingMachine Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMachine OperationAssemblyLift TruckForkliftHi-LoCNC Machine Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsConstruction ExperienceHandyman ExperienceUnloadingMachine Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLandscapingLawn CareMowing
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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 machine operation.
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: CNC machine operator, machine operator/forklift operator/material handler and trainer/ machine operator,dry blends.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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