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Most popular skills

Organizational Skills 9%
Leadership 8%
Communication Skills 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 77%
Bachelor's degree 11%
Associate's degree 9%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

Pridgeon and Clay Inc
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 15%
1-2 years 20%
2-5 years 45%

Browse Indeed's database of 5,492 profiles for Machine Operators in Grand Rapids, MI

Last updated: Jul 8, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $67,700 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $57,038$80,356 yearly

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Mixer Operator

Grand Rapids, MI

Licenses & certifications

Six Sigma CertificationBlueprint ReadingDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourWelding CertificationMachining

Skills

LeadershipIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceMachine OperationMachiningMechanical Knowledge

Machine Operator/Assembler

Grand Rapids, MI

Licenses & certifications

EPA CertificationConfined Space CertificationEPA Type IIASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseElectrical License

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis Skills

Machine Operator/Assembler

Grandville, MI

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeCNAForklift Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMathematical Aptitude

Machine Operator

Grand Rapids, MI

Licenses & certifications

Word ProcessingDesktop ApplicationsMicrosoft PowerpointSpreadsheetsWord EmbeddingsComputer Operation

Skills

Time ManagementHeavy LiftingPackingGreenhouse CultivationGMPCleanroom Experience

Machine Operator/Quality Control Inspector

Grand Rapids, MI

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor Experience

Machine Operator

Grand Rapids, MI

Licenses & certifications

Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseConcealed Carry PermitPesticide Applicator's LicensePallet Jack Certification

Skills

LeadershipAssemblyPackagingUnloadingLoadingLoad & Unload

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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: organizational skills, leadership and communication skills.

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, mixer operator and machine operator/quality control inspector.

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 Grand Rapids, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most machine operators have 12 years of professional experience.

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