Machine Operators for hire in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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    3,716

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  • 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%

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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 Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMachiningShipping & Receiving
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Hollywood, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10NCCCO Certification+7 more

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementConstruction Experience
  • Machine operator

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    ASQC CertificationCPRHACCP CertificationClass E

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLean
  • Machine Operator/Material Handler

    Sunrise, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseSecret Clearance

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadership
  • Machine Operator

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipKitchen Experience
  • Machine Operator

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    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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