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Communication Skills 13%
Organizational Skills 10%
Time Management 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 96%
Associate's degree 4%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 14%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 26%
1-2 years 19%
2-5 years 32%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,096 profiles for Machine Operators in Fort Wayne, IN

Last updated: Jul 6, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Fort Wayne, IN: $72,057 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $56,387$92,082 yearly

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Machine Operator

Fort Wayne, IN

Licenses & certifications

Chauffeur's PermitCDLPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

Skills

Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMachine Shop Presses

Painter/crane operator/machine operator

Fort Wayne, IN

Licenses & certifications

Crane Lifting OperationsLifting EquipmentCraneRigging and Hoisting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting Operations

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCoiled SteelOrganizational SkillsPackingPackaging

Machine Operator

Fort Wayne, IN

Licenses & certifications

Cleaning SurfacesGlass CleaningFloor CareWindow CleaningFloor CleaningCleaning

Skills

Host/Hostess ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAmerican Cuisine

Dreyers Grand Ice Cream

Fort Wayne, IN

Licenses & certifications

Substitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRHACCP CertificationFire Safety Certification

Skills

LeadershipHeavy LiftingWorking with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft WordWord Processing

Assistant Machine Operator

Fort Wayne, IN

Licenses & certifications

CDLDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsLift TruckForklift

Machine Operator

Fort Wayne, IN

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationLift TruckPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssemblyLift 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 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, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, CPR 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: painter/crane operator/machine operator, assistant machine operator and factory 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 Fort Wayne, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most machine operators have 13 years of professional experience.

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