Machine Operators for hire in Hartford, CT
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree8%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Stanley Black & Decker
Coca Cola
Prysmian Group
Time at current job
2-5 years100%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,369 profiles for Machine Operators in Hartford, CT
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hartford, CT: $74,323 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,369 – $97,995 yearly
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Machine Operator
New Britain, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSanitationMachine Operator
Wallingford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingEnglishAssemblyMachine Operator
Bristol, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPackagingAssemblyMachine Operator/Driver
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
CHHACertified Notary PublicOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNDT Certification+16 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingVehicle SpottingCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceAssembly/Machine Operator/Union Steward
New Britain, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Hi-LoLeadershipCommunication SkillsMachine Shop PressesPress OperationStampingMachine Setter Operator
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipMachine SetupMachine OperationMachiningIndustrial EquipmentHolding Fixtures Proficiency
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Pallet Jack Certification and Forklift 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, grinder/machine operator and heavy equipment machine 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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