Machine Operators for hire in Raleigh, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Bachelor's degree13%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years20%6-10 years18%Current company
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AisinEnvicorTime at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years24%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $62,853 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,867 – $80,841 yearly
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Machine Operator Technician
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLead Machine Operator
Knightdale, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRAWS D1.1 Endorsement+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingJust-In-TimeService Technician ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMachine Operator/Assembler
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CBLSPallet Jack CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceMachine Operator
Garner, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCDL CForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsBarbecueHeavy LiftingMachine Operator
Cary, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalOSHA 10Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMachine Operator, Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePTCB CertificationFood Handler CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMachiningEnglishMaterials Handling
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CPR.
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, cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders, machine operator/assembler and machine operator technician.
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 Raleigh, NC, 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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