Machine Operators for hire in Fort Myers, FL
Find machine operators who can efficiently operate and maintain various heavy machinery, ensuring safety and precision in tasks like construction, manufacturing or transportation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Fort Myers, FL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting5%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Bachelor's degree10%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
6-10 years38%More than 10 years38%3-5 years14%Current company
PGT Innovations
AARROWCAST INCAdirondack Classic DesignsTime at current job
2-5 years36%More than 5 years32%1-2 years28%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Myers, FL: $76,054 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,866 – $93,495 yearly
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Production Worker
Cape Coral, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Workplace SafetyAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPROSHA+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsAssemblyManufacturingMachiningPackagingLift TruckMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Fort Myers, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aEPA Universal CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLift TruckForkliftMachine Operator
Fort Myers, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceRegional LaneManufacturingExtrusion Operator
Cape Coral, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsManagementRestaurant ManagementRestaurant ExperienceFood Service ManagementMachine OperationMachine Operator
Fort Myers, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementManufacturingCarpenter, Machine Operator/Skilled Laborer
Fort Myers, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCarpentryWoodworkingFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsConcrete Forming
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift 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 / inside sales representative, utility and carpenter, machine operator/skilled laborer.
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 Myers, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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