Machine Operators for hire in Denver, CO
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 Denver, CO to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting7%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years14%3-5 years12%6-10 years24%Current company
Elkhart PlasticsInternational paper
Amcor Rigid Plastics
Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years22%2-5 years56%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $80,338 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,876 – $95,088 yearly
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Warehouse Operator / bottle line operator
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLifting EquipmentMachine Operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingHouse Cleaning AssistanceHousekeeping AssistanceResidential HousekeepingResidential CleaningCleaningMachine Operator/Material Handler
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLoader OperationReach TruckLift TruckHeavy Equipment OperationUnloadingMachine Operator / Shipping & Receiving
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceLeadershipMachine Operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
CompTIA Linux+Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCompTIA A+Skills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Lakewood, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingShift ManagementJanitorial Experience
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
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 / production associate, machine operator/material handler and CNC operator, assembler & QC.
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 Denver, CO, 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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