Machine Operators for hire in Jacksonville, FL

Find machine operators who can efficiently operate and maintain various heavy machinery, ensuring safety and precision in tasks like construction, manufacturing or transportation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Jacksonville, FL to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Heavy Lifting8%
    Organizational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED93%
    Associate's degree5%
    Bachelor's degree2%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    3-5 years20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Apache Mills
    Novolex
    AGR Fabricators
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    2-5 years33%
    Less than a year17%

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Last updated: Oct 7, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $73,365 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $55,602 – $96,804 yearly

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  • Installer/machine operator

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor Experience
  • Forklift Operator

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCRCSTCPRCSPDT+5 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsEMT Experience
  • Plasma Table Operator

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    BICSI CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCompTIA A+Forklift CertificationCompTIA Network++1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOhmmeterLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
  • CNC Machine Operator

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    HazmatOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingClass EASE Certification+8 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic Speaking
  • Machine Operator

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA Safety CertificationHazmatDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Hazardous Material HandlingAir Brake Endorsement+7 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor Experience
  • Machine Operator

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Safe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic Speaking

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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.

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: CNC machine operator, plasma table operator and forklift 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 Jacksonville, FL, 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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