Machine Operators for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years22%6-10 years24%Current company
Atkore
Holsum Bakery
Allied Pipe / AtkoreTime at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years11%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $74,626 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,073 – $92,704 yearly
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Machine operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRLPNForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPackingOrder PreparationWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsMachine Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCompTIA A+Forklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsProduct ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingProduction Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRCDL aElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator/Assembler/ Precision Grinder
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorSix Sigma CertificationJ-STD-001 CertificationFirst Aid CertificationIPC-610 CertificationASQC CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurityLevel 3 Machine Operator
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementInventory ManagementPacking
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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 time management.
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: production operator, machine operator/material handler and level 3 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 Phoenix, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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