Machine Operators for hire in Kansas City, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Manufacturing4%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years20%6-10 years44%Current company
Panasonic
ProAmpac
Silgan Dispensing systems
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years8%2-5 years58%
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Last updated: Sep 8, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $71,396 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,142 – $89,207 yearly
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Machine Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationBlueprint ReadingOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseClass E+12 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMachine Operator
Kansas City, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Machine OperationCNCDriver's LicenseMachiningElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCNC Machining+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsQuality InspectionAssemblyMachiningMachine Shop PressesTsune Lead/trainer/machine Operator/overhead-crane operator
Independence, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDHeartsaver CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingFood SafetyCash RegisterCash Register OperationsMachine Operator/Lead Person
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseEnrolled AgentCPAPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMechanical KnowledgeMachine Operator / Bindery
Kansas City, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipPaper BindingDocument BindingPaper Binding MachinesStaff SchedulingTeam Scheduling
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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 72 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 manufacturing.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: machine operator / bindery and machine operator/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, MO, 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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