Machine Operators for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years16%3-5 years10%Current company
Versatex Building Products, LLCMcConway & TorleyChelsea Building ProductsTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years21%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $70,824 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,845 – $91,459 yearly
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Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL a+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementBackhoe OperationDrivingTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingTruck HandlingMachine Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Project ManagerDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourBackflow Certification+11 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceFabricationComputer OperationComputer SkillsJourneyman machine operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA Type IIIEPA Type IProperty & Casualty LicenseEPA Type IIOSHA 10+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
FrenchForeign Language ProficiencySwahiliAssemblyAssembly Line ExperienceLift TruckMachine Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCash HandlingRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash Transactions
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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, heavy lifting and leadership.
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: journeyman machine operator, mold line assembler/ machine operator and machine operator/forklift 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 Pittsburgh, PA, 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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