Machine Operators for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Cargill
Saputo
Batteries Plus
Time at current job
2-5 years67%1-2 years33%
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Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $75,329 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,498 – $95,372 yearly
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Machine Operator
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipCaregivingPackagingMachine Operator / Forklift
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsPallet JackLift TruckForkliftProduction Technician, Machine Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeCrane CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCNC LatheTurningLatheCNC Machine Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPackagingMachiningAssemblyShipping & ReceivingLogisticsMachine Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftCNC Milling MachineCNC Machine Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipMachine OperationMachiningCalipersMicrometerHand Tools
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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 75 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 heavy lifting.
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: CNC machine operator, production technician, machine operator and machine operator / forklift.
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 Milwaukee, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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