Machine Operators for hire in Lafayette, IN
Find machine operators who can efficiently operate and maintain various heavy machinery, ensuring safety and precision in tasks like construction, manufacturing or transportation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Lafayette, IN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years20%Current company
Rea Magnet WireCaterpillar
Frito-Lay
Time at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years20%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, IN: $72,946 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,621 – $93,977 yearly
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Machine Operator/Assembler
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeCertified Supply Chain Professional+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingTime ManagementMachine Operator
West Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerSpecial Education CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationChildcareHACCP Certification+14 moreSkills
Time ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsCookingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceMachine Operator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Phone Call ManagementClient Interaction Via Phone CallsFurnace SystemsPhone InquiriesHandling Customer Service RequestsIndividual Consumer Customer Service+16 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCast HouseTeam Lead
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeCrane Certification+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceProperty Maintenance Laborer
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician CertificationOSHA 10+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOhmmeterTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCNC Laser Operator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationDOT Physical ExaminationCertified Quality TechnicianDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Six Sigma Green Belt+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceSupervising Experience
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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, time management 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 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: machine operator/assembler, CNC laser operator and cast houseteam lead.
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 Lafayette, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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