Machine Operators for hire in Kansas City, KS
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%1-2 years20%Current company
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Mars
Unilever
Time at current job
1-2 years29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, KS: $79,830 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,789 – $99,904 yearly
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Machine Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPREPA Universal CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMachine Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementConflict ManagementPackagingmachine operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseClass EMassage Therapy LicenseLicensed Massage TherapistCOTAForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPackagingAssemblyWarehouse ExperienceMachine Operator/ Line Lead/CNC/ Forklift operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Machine OperationMachining EquipmentCNCDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementMilling+8 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPallet JackStockingLoader OperationMachine Operator
Kansas City, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipBarista ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsMachine operator
Kansas City, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceManufacturingMechanical KnowledgeHand ToolsMachine OperationMachining
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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 time management.
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: skilled machine operator 2 and machine operator/ line lead/cnc/ 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 Kansas City, KS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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