Machine Operators for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years17%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $75,046 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,975 – $86,679 yearly
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RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE CNC Machine Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingInspection GaugeMachine Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
PMPOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseAEDFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsOhmmeterEnglishGMPInterpreting Technical DrawingsMolder/Machine Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Class DCertified Pool OperatorOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHACCP Certification+8 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOhmmeterIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceMachine Operator
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCDL a+6 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachinist Mate
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA 608 Technician CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCNC Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
BICSI CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C 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: molder/machine operator, packaging laborer 3rd shift and machinist mate.
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 San Diego, CA, 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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