Machine Operators for hire in Portland, ME
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years12%3-5 years16%Current company
Abbott Laboratories
Garland ManufacturingTime at current job
Less than 1 year28%1-2 years12%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 490 profiles for Machine Operators in Portland, ME
Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, ME: $78,382 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,095 – $92,953 yearly
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Machine Operator
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTelecommunicationDrivingComputer NetworkingManufacturingProduction specialist and machines operator
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationGuard CardCDLPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSpanishConstruction Industry ExperienceMachine operator
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aSkills
Measuring InstrumentsMachine OperationMachiningMachine SetupEquipment CalibrationCalibrationMachine Operator
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCustomer CommunicationCustomer Relationship BuildingProduction Worker
Scarborough, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPackingPackaging
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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 Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: production worker, temp 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 Portland, ME, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 6 years of professional experience.
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