Machine Operators for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years14%Current company
PepsiCo
SL TennesseeTECHMER P MTime at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years4%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $63,971 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,477 – $82,712 yearly
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Technician/Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationScissor LiftScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Skills
LeadershipFood Service ExperienceOrder PickingOrder PickerShipping & ReceivingReceiving ShipmentsMachine operation, production coordinator backup
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorCertified Quality EngineerDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMachine OperationProduction Machine Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHASafety Training UndergoneSkills
PackagingMachine OperationMachiningMolding (Production Process)Injection (Injection Molding)Injection MoldingWarehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperiencePallet JackMachine Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceAssembly and Machine Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsManufacturingAlgebraBasic MathMath
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: assembly and machine operator, production machine operator and technician/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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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