Machine Operators for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Machining
- 6%
- Machine Operation
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 83%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 70%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
NFI Industries
Wacker Chemical
Magna Seating
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 30, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $72,858 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,292 – $92,655 yearly
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Machine Operator
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Robotic SystemsPLC ConfigurationTroubleshooting Hydraulic SystemsInterpreting Technical DrawingsEquipment RepairPneumatic Machine Repair+23 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipMachiningMachine OperationManufacturingMachine Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOverhead Crane CertificationEPA CertificationEPA Type ILifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment Operation+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssemblyForlift Operator
Groveport, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLBartender LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTower ClimbingCommunication SkillsLeadershipMachine Operator/Assembler
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPackingManual PackagingMachiningMachine Operator/Packaging
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Lift TruckForkliftMachine OperationMachiningMaterials HandlingManufacturingMazak Laser Machine Operator Lead
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationCraneCrane OperationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceMathematical AptitudeHi-LoOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication 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 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, 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: team lead/machine operator/manufacturing, automated systems technician/ L3 laser operator and machine operator/assembler.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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