Machine Operators for hire in Raleigh, NC
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4,363
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Mohawk industries
Eaton
Biomerieux
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $62,992 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,920 – $81,111 yearly
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Extrusion Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRCSPDTOSHA+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OfficeFiber Laser Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDL CNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHi-LoAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingStrategic PlanningTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceMachine Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLifting EquipmentLift TruckForkliftPallet JackPacker/Machine Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceHouse Cleaning AssistanceHousekeeping AssistanceResidential HousekeepingMilling Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
HACCP CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceKitchen Experience
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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 73 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
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: packer/machine operator, fiber laser operator and machine operator/assembler.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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