Machine Operators for hire in Hartford, CT
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years30%Current company
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Advanced Drainage SystemsAlbert BrothersTime at current job
Less than 1 year3%1-2 years13%2-5 years61%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hartford, CT: $74,521 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,172 – $97,135 yearly
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Machine Operator 3
East Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRClass ESafety Training UndergoneSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceMachine Operator
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAirframe & Powerplant LicensePassenger EndorsementDriver's LicensePERC CardAir Brake EndorsementSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationRobotic SystemsAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10RoboticsSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOhmmeterRobotic SystemsRoboticsMachine Operator
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Construction Inspection ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator
South Windsor, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Loss Prevention QualifiedSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCleaningMachine Operator/Material Handler
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementIMSA CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Skills
Supervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic ExperienceJust-In-TimePublic SpeakingMathematical Aptitude
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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, heavy lifting and organizational 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 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: machine operator/material handler, machine operator/assembler and machine operator/forklift 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 Hartford, CT, 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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