Machine Operators for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Vocational or technical training11%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
3-5 years40%More than 10 years40%6-10 years20%Current company
Altium Packaging
Dupont
New hudson FacadesTime at current job
1-2 years38%2-5 years25%More than 5 years25%
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $81,736 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,816 – $106,356 yearly
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Machine Operator
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUnloadingLoadingMachine Operator
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aTWIC CardBoiler License+1 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsManufacturingMachine Operator/Sheet metal handler
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLift TruckMachine Operator
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseHi-LoLoading+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipLeanManufacturingLean ManufacturingMachine Operator
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementCertified Pool OperatorOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+15 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceProduct ManagementPresentation SkillsService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator/ machine operator
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceMachine OperationMachining
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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, 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: heavy equipment operator/ machine operator, machine operator lll and machine operator/sheet metal handler.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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