Machine Operators for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Bachelor's degree13%Doctorate3%Years of experience
1-2 years14%3-5 years24%6-10 years30%Current company
Aldora Aluminum and Glass limitedAll state box companyAmerican Packaging Corporation
Time at current job
1-2 years22%2-5 years56%More than 5 years22%
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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $92,246 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $73,425 – $115,891 yearly
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Machine Operator/Production
Irvington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CBLSSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCaregivingExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesCritical & Intensive CareICU ExperienceMachine Operator
Union, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardLifeguard CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingSORADriver's License+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceEnglishExtrusion Machine Operator
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Public SpeakingAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook CalendarHeavy LiftingCNC MachiningMachine Operator
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPet CareKennel ExperienceMachine Operator
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourEPA Refrigeration CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision MakingLift TruckForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationMachine Operator / Technician
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Food ProductionFood HandlingCulinary ExperienceLift TruckCookingForklift
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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 a machine operator?
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 /operations lead, dumper/machine operator and extrusion 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 Newark, NJ, 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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