Machine Operators for hire in Saint Paul, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
International Paper
Boston Scientific
Thales
Time at current job
Less than a year40%2-5 years40%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 9,047 profiles for Machine Operators in Saint Paul, MN
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Saint Paul, MN: $76,024 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,574 – $98,674 yearly
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Heat Treat Furnace & Machine Operator Lead
Maplewood, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMachine OperationMachiningMachine Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementConstruction InspectionPackaging Machine Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRHACCP CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipClient Relationship ManagementManaging Customer AccountsManaging Client AccountsMachine Operator/Material Handler
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
CPIOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Rotational MoldingBudgeting SoftwareMathematical AptitudeHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFedex Ship ManagerIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
MachiningManufacturingPackagingAssemblyWarehouse ExperienceLift Truck
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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 Pallet Jack Certification.
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/material handler, machine operator; set up and heat treat furnace & machine operator lead.
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 Saint Paul, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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