Machine Operators for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Vocational or technical training8%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years32%6-10 years28%3-5 years26%Current company
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Smak Plastics Inc
A&K DesignsTime at current job
2-5 years44%Less than a year22%More than 5 years22%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $77,174 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,843 – $94,772 yearly
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Machine Operator
Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementRemodelingBox TruckSanitor/packer/marlen machine operator
Vancouver, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseOverhead Crane CertificationOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTattooingGeneral Freight TransportationCNC Machine Operator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCompTIA A+Food Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMachine Operator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMachiningManufacturingPlastic Machine Operator
Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMaterials HandlingWarehouse ExperiencePackagingProduction Lead/Machine Operator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadStacking
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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, time management 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 Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: sanitor/packer/marlen machine operator, plastic machine operator and production lead/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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 18 years of professional experience.
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