Machine Operators for hire in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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3,716
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Associate's degree
- 21%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 50%
Current company
Waste Connections
Georgia pacific
Kohler
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 100%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,716 profiles for Machine Operators in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Lauderdale, FL: $62,264 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,612 – $76,600 yearly
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Machine Operator
Hollywood, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMachiningShipping & ReceivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Hollywood, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10NCCCO Certification+7 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementConstruction ExperienceMachine operator
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ASQC CertificationCPRHACCP CertificationClass ESkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeanMachine Operator/Material Handler
Sunrise, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSecret ClearanceSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipMachine Operator
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipKitchen ExperienceMachine Operator
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLift TruckForklift
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification 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: machine operator/material handler and CNC machinist/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 Fort Lauderdale, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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