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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 11%
Leadership 9%
Heavy Lifting 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 76%
Associate's degree 18%
Bachelor's degree 6%

Years of experience

1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 10%
6-10 years 28%

Current company

Hitachi Astemo
Skjodt Barrett
3C LLC

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 10%
1-2 years 24%
2-5 years 31%

Browse Indeed's database of 5,180 profiles for Machine Operators in Indianapolis, IN

Last updated: Jul 8, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $71,656 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,682$95,647 yearly

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Machine Operator and PIT Trainer

Indianapolis, IN

Licenses & certifications

Forklifts with Various AttachmentsFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRClamp Truck

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLift Truck

Machine operator

Indianapolis, IN

Licenses & certifications

Fastening ToolsNails for FasteningChauffeur's PermitPneumatic NailersDriver's LicenseNail Guns

Skills

Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckOrganizational Skills

Machine Operator/Setup

Indianapolis, IN

Licenses & certifications

Machining ToolsMachining EquipmentCNCDriver's LicenseMillingCNC Machining

Skills

Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime Management

Machine Operator/Assembler

Indianapolis, IN

Licenses & certifications

Certified Medical AssistantCPRCDL aRMAForklift CertificationBLS

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceAssemblyManufacturing

Machine Operator

Indianapolis, IN

Licenses & certifications

OSHA Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Product ManagementLift TruckForkliftOrder PickingOrder PickerRF Scanner

Machine Operator

Indianapolis, IN

Licenses & certifications

Milling MachinesDriver's LicenseMillingLatheMachiningTurning

Skills

ManufacturingConstruction ExperienceGraphic DesignStockingAdobe PhotoshopPrepress Software

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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, leadership and heavy lifting.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CPR.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: manufacturing machine operator, machine operator/assembler and machine operator/setup.

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 Indianapolis, IN, 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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