Machine Operators for hire in Jacksonville, NC
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Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years18%Current company
Precision Hydraulic Cylinders
House of RaefordStanadyne LLCTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years4%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, NC: $61,066 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,162 – $97,715 yearly
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Extruder Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationACI CertificationManufacturingMachining ToolsMachine OperationMachining Equipment+13 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFloor Technician
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementJourneyman LicenseDiesel Mechanic Certification+8 moreSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsOhmmeterService Technician ExperienceProduct ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCrane CertificationPesticide Applicator's License+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationMoulder Operator/Machine operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRFirst AidMedication AdministrationAssisted Living ExperienceCPRMedication Assistance+6 moreSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeMedication AdministrationInjectable Medication AdministrationInjection AdministrationOil ChangeResearchMachine Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipFront Loader TruckMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMacine Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCNASkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipRetail Sales Transactions
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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 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 Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: macine operator, extruder operator and moulder operator/machine 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, NC, 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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