Machine Operators for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
- Heavy Lifting
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 76%
- Vocational or technical training
- 10%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Pepsico
JBS
Prysmian Group
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $72,750 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,448 – $92,128 yearly
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Machine Operator/Maintenance
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingPRODUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR / TENDER
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipMathematical AptitudeHi-LoCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Greenwood, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPackingPackagingMachine Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementManagementMachiningExtruder Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftOrder PickingOrder Picker
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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 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: PRODUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR / TENDER, extruder operator and equipment 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 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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