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Most popular skills

Heavy Lifting 10%
Communication Skills 10%
Organizational Skills 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 84%
Associate's degree 9%
Bachelor's degree 4%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 8%

Current company

Alcon
Alliance films
Alpla Inc

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 12%
1-2 years 23%
2-5 years 31%

Browse Indeed's database of 7,920 profiles for Machine Operators in Houston, TX

Last updated: Jul 5, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Houston, TX: $67,772 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $51,295$89,542 yearly

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Machine Operator

Houston, TX

Licenses & certifications

OSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingFirst Aid CertificationNCCER Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingOTRSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication Skills

Machine operator/ front end loader

Houston, TX

Licenses & certifications

NCCER CertificationOSHA 10OSHA 30Driver's LicenseOSHAForklift Certification

Skills

CNC MachiningLift TruckClimbingDrivingInterpreting Technical DrawingsFollowing Blueprint Specifications

Machine Operator

Houston, TX

Licenses & certifications

Overhead Crane CertificationConfined Space CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 30OSHA 10Fall Protection Certification

Skills

Vehicle SpottingSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Machine Operator/Mechanic

Houston, TX

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification

Skills

Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Lifting

Machine Operator

Houston, TX

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneFood Handler Certification

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis Skills

Machine Operator

Houston, TX

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingEmergency ResponsePlastics ExtrusionExtrusion Machines

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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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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 TWIC Card.

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/mechanic, stacker/ box machine operator and machine operator and warehouse specialist.

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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most machine operators have 16 years of professional experience.

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