Machine Operators for hire in Newark, DE
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 Newark, DE to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree4%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years10%6-10 years28%Current company
International Paper
Polymer TechnologiesTerumo Medical Corporation
Time at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years17%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $80,365 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,070 – $104,052 yearly
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Machine Operator
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aTWIC CardBoiler License+1 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsManufacturingMachine Operator
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRLPN+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipMachine Operator
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationLoad & UnloadDriver's LicenseHi-Lo+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipLeanManufacturingLean ManufacturingMachine Operator
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
PMPPest Control LicenseCertified Construction ManagerWater CertificationElectrical LicenseConfidential Clearance+9 moreSkills
Fedex Ship ManagerHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLead Machine Operator
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLASE CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems CertificationASE Master Automotive Technician Certification+2 moreSkills
MaintenanceCleaningJanitorial ExperienceClean Workspace MaintenanceMachine OperationPressure WashingMachine Operator
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMathWriting SkillsBasic MathExperience Working with Individuals with Disabilities
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: warehouse manager, lead machine operator and machine operator/trainer.
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 Newark, DE, 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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