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Communication Skills 12%
Time Management 9%
Organizational Skills 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 90%
Bachelor's degree 6%
Doctorate 2%

Years of experience

1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 22%
6-10 years 32%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 5%
1-2 years 14%
2-5 years 52%

Browse Indeed's database of 14,365 profiles for Machine Operators in Detroit, MI

Last updated: Jul 12, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Detroit, MI: $70,696 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,018$94,268 yearly

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Machine Operator

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

AEDFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCoiled Steel

Machine Operator

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

CHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRWelding CertificationServsafe

Skills

Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy Lifting

Assembly Line Worker/Machine Operator

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Tanker EndorsementCertified Payroll ProfessionalProperty & Casualty LicenseBICSI CertificationFundamental Payroll CertificationEPA Type II

Skills

Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCoiled Steel

Machine Operator

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrder PickingOrder PickerRF Scanner

Machine Operator/Press Operator

Ecorse, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Baton PermitDriver's LicenseCPRConcealed Carry Permit

Skills

Communication SkillsMachiningManufacturingLift TruckForkliftWorkplace Safety

Machine Operator

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Aerial Lift CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceJust-In-TimeMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis 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 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: communication skills, time management 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/assembler & welder and machine operator/press 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 Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 10 years of professional experience.

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