Machine Operators for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Bachelor's degree5%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Conagra Brands
ABC MetalsAERO INDUSTRIES
Time at current job
2-5 years75%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,520 profiles for Machine Operators in Indianapolis, IN
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $72,627 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,629 – $94,820 yearly
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Machine Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade IPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipConcrete FinishingMachine Operator/Assembler
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLifting EquipmentMachine Operator
Beech Grove, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachiningRF ScannerQuality InspectionCNC Machine Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsShipping & ReceivingPackingPackagingFabrication Machine Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingRestaurant ManagementRestaurant ExperienceFood Service ManagementPhone EtiquetteMachine Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceWorkplace SafetySafety RegulationsCompliance
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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 75 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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
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: fabrication machine operator and machine operator/assembler.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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