Machine Operators for hire in Lafayette, LA
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, LA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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1,067
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
- Master's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Gannett Publishing Services
General Motors
Walmart Distribution Center
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $72,450 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,335 – $100,295 yearly
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Machine Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLift TruckWrap Machine Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseX EndorsementCDL a+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementWeldingInterpreting Technical DrawingsOperator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipMachining Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseCDL aTWIC CardHazmat EndorsementSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingManufacturingDrivingCommercial DrivingOperator,..machine,forklift,laborer
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationARSC Basic Orientation Plus+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsExtrusion Line Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationLaundryCleaning
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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 73 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 machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and TWIC Card.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: operator, production operator III and operator, machine,forklift,laborer.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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