Machine Operators for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years24%6-10 years28%Current company
AGS Automotive SystemsAmazon Warehouse
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Time at current job
1-2 years14%2-5 years57%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $72,386 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,215 – $96,648 yearly
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Machine Operator
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCNA+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFedex Ship ManagerMachine Operator
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseCosmetology License+2 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Just-In-TimeLeadershipTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceScrubbing Cleaning TechniqueMachine Operator
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRWelding CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAssemblyPackagingMachine Operator
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsComputer Operation
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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, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Chauffeur's Permit and CPR.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: assembly worker/machine operator/ warehouse.
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 Detroit, MI, 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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