Machine Operators for hire in Louisville, KY
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 Louisville, KY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree9%Doctorate2%Years of experience
3-5 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
PuremReynolds Consumer Products
LlflexTime at current job
2-5 years71%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,222 profiles for Machine Operators in Louisville, KY
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Louisville, KY: $71,373 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,465 – $91,845 yearly
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Glass Fabrication and Machine Operator
New Albany, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood SafetyMachine Operator
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicensePharmacy Technician CertificationCPRHACCP CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy Machine Operator
Clarksville, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseProfessional EngineerOSHA 10NDT Level IISecret ClearanceForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMilitaryMachine Operator/Assembler
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceEnglishMachine Operator
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCompTIA A+Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Machine OperationMachiningLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingHi-LoMachine Operator
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLabelingPackagingSchedule ManagementFood Service 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 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
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 and heavy 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 Louisville, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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