Machine Operators for hire in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, FL to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organizational Skills8%
    Heavy Lifting6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED78%
    Vocational or technical training13%
    Bachelor's degree8%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years30%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Advita Ortho
    AAT Omega, LLC
    Academy Sports and Outdoors
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year80%
    1-2 years20%

Browse Indeed's database of 565 profiles for Machine Operators in Gainesville, FL

Last updated: Oct 7, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $63,818 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,632 – $75,939 yearly

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  • Welder/Machine Operator

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRWelding Certification+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operation
  • Repair Technician

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLaundry
  • Metal Finisher

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 more

    Skills

    Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Shipping and Receiving / Machine operator/ Quality

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsQuality Assurance
  • Machine Operator

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTower ClimbingHeavy LiftingCulinary Experience

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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 75 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 machine operators?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: metal finisher, welder/machine operator and shipping and receiving / machine operator/ quality.

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 13 years of professional experience.

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