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Communication Skills 10%
Organizational Skills 7%
Leadership 7%

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High school diploma or GED 84%
Associate's degree 9%
Bachelor's degree 7%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 16%

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Time at current job

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1-2 years 21%
2-5 years 43%

Browse Indeed's database of 687 profiles for Machine Operators in Lafayette, LA

Last updated: Jul 5, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $73,602 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,129$100,079 yearly

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Machine Operator

Lafayette, LA

Licenses & certifications

Chauffeur's PermitClass DDriver's LicenseOSHA 30OSHA 10TWIC Card

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor Experience

Laser Operator

Lafayette, LA

Licenses & certifications

Six Sigma CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingCAPMCISSPScissor Lift CertificationCCNA

Skills

Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant Experience

Assistant Machine Operator

Breaux Bridge, LA

Licenses & certifications

Class DFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHASafety Training Undergone

Skills

Traffic Control Safety ProtocolsTraffic Control for Work ZonesTraffic ControlConstruction Site ExperienceConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction Experience

Painter/Sandblaster

Lafayette, LA

Licenses & certifications

Merchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC CardForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Youngsville, LA

Licenses & certifications

Certified Athletic TrainerPharmacy Technician CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicensePTCB CertificationServsafe

Skills

Analysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Grinder/Machine Operator

Lafayette, LA

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Crane CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training Undergone

Skills

Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFabrication

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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: industrial sewing machine operator, laser operator and assistant machine 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 Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 11 years of professional experience.

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