Machine Operators for hire in Gainesville, GA
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3,867
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Vocational or technical training
- 8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Caterpillar
Abb inc
Johnson & Johnson
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,867 profiles for Machine Operators in Gainesville, GA
Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, GA: $66,670 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,036 – $79,322 yearly
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Machine Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDLPharmacy Technician CertificationHazmatDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHi-LoHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeOverhead Crane Operator/Age Oven operator/Machine Operator
Oakwood, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Analysis SkillsManagementHi-LoOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationLift TruckHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingEquipment CalibrationHelper
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCleaningPackagingMachine Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Communication SkillsCNCCNC MachiningCNC LatheTurningMachining
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: helper and CNC & brake press machine set up 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 Gainesville, GA, 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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