Machine Operators for hire in Rochester, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management6%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years16%6-10 years40%Current company
American Packaging Corporation
General Motors
Lidestri Food and Drink
Time at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years17%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $74,348 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,077 – $96,845 yearly
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Machine Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalChild Development Associate CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRProfessional in Human Resources+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC Card+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementFood Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationDriver's License+16 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceMachine Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourServsafeElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceMachine Shop PressesPress OperationLaminatingPackage Handler
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRHACCP CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingBasic MathMathHand ToolsManufacturing Facility 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 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: package handler.
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 Rochester, NY, 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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