Machine Operators for hire in San Diego, CA
Find machine operators who can efficiently operate and maintain various heavy machinery, ensuring safety and precision in tasks like construction, manufacturing or transportation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in San Diego, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills6%Machining5%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%1-2 years20%Current company
Honeywell Safety
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Time at current job
More than 5 years67%1-2 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,113 profiles for Machine Operators in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $75,089 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,320 – $87,661 yearly
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Draw Bench Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Building Material InstallationConstruction Industry ExperienceWall FramingProductivity SoftwareMental Health First Aid (MHFA)CDL+20 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMachine Operator
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator 2
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft WordMachine Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementManufacturingMachiningPackagingAssemblyHeavy Machine Operator
Imperial Beach, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingGraphic DesignOrder PickingOrder PickerAdobe PhotoshopSeamstress/Tailor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationClothing AlterationsFirst Aid CertificationTIPS+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCalifornia Labor LawAnalysis SkillsLatte ArtSustainable Fashion
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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 machining.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
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 2, CNC machine operator/setup and technician.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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