Machine Operators for hire in Nashville, TN
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 Nashville, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Advanex Americas, Inc
APCOMMid south wireTime at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $70,907 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,457 – $87,505 yearly
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MACHINE OPERATOR
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Scaffolding Safety ProtocolsScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPR+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingRear Loader TruckCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMachine Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementF EndorsementDriver's LicenseCertified Quality Inspector+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingPersonal Care Home ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational Skills2nd Shift Machine Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssemblyMachine Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementManufacturingMachine Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationBLSPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsOrder PickingOrder Picker
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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 time management.
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: 2nd shift machine operator and automation 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 Nashville, TN, 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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