Machine Operators for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years32%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years22%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $78,000 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,862 – $106,995 yearly
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Machine Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationASE A8 Engine Performance CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPesticide Applicator's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
CleaningStockingCustomer SupportMathConstruction PaintingPaintsUtility Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Class DAerial Lift CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+12 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCaregivingQuality ControlLogisticsBottling Line Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMathematical AptitudeJust-In-TimeMechanic ExperienceMachine Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingMaintenanceAccountingProject ManagementManaging Projects
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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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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: machine operator/forklift operator/material handler, construction worker and utility 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 Salem, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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