Machine Operators for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership5%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Vocational or technical training5%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
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Newell Brands
Time at current job
2-5 years67%1-2 years22%More than 5 years11%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $64,112 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,398 – $79,969 yearly
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Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
F EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsReach Lift Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementMachine Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipManufacturingPackagingMechanical KnowledgePrinter Machine Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMachine Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceFood HandlingFood SafetyOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)Machine Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CPIElectrical WiringFirst Aid CertificationElectrical ExperienceDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSewingStitchingSewing MachineMolding (Production Process)
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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, 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: operator, reach lift operator and machine operator/assembler.
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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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