Machine Operators for hire in Fayetteville, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years18%6-10 years38%Current company
Butterball
Caterpillar
Goodyear
Time at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years10%2-5 years52%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,768 profiles for Machine Operators in Fayetteville, NC
Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fayetteville, NC: $61,732 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,817 – $78,063 yearly
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Machine Operator
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationBartender LicenseASQC CertificationCIROCertified Quality AuditorCertified Quality Inspector+25 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHigh-End SalesHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Hope Mills, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTeam LeadershipConflict ManagementBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyProduction Worker
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationBLSSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAssemblyAssembly Line ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCNC Laser Machine Operator
Hope Mills, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardReach TruckOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCherry PickerHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFront Loader TruckRF ScannerLive receiving
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperiencePackagingLift TruckForkliftMachine operator
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining 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 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 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: CNC laser machine operator, production machine operator and production worker.
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 Fayetteville, NC, 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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