Machine Operators for hire in Gainesville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Bachelor's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years14%3-5 years20%Current company
Carlisle Construction Materials
AAT Omega, LLCAdvita OrthoTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years25%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $65,264 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,658 – $76,527 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Lead Man
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceFront Loader TruckLeadershipPaper Machine Operator
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMachine Operator/Assembler
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Educator License with StipulationsCertified Medical AssistantCNAHoisting LicenseAEDRHIT+22 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHome Health Care AssistanceHome CareHome HealthPhysical TherapyComputer NetworkingMachine Operator
Alachua, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceQuality ControlPackagingManufacturingMaterials HandlingAssemblyShipping and Receiving / Machine operator/ Quality
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsQuality AssuranceMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementStocking
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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 heavy lifting.
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: machine operator/assembler, press machine operator and heavy equipment operator/lead man.
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 Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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