Machine Operators for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree12%Master's degree2%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years28%Current company
Adler Pelzer Group
Ajinomoto Foods N A IncAleSmith Brewing CompanyTime at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years18%2-5 years64%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $74,580 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,216 – $86,616 yearly
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Belt Fabricator/ Machine Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHoisting LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanical Engineer II
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationSOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA)Lean Six Sigma Green BeltEngineer in TrainingFundamentals of EngineeringASQC CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTrane TRACEMechanic ExperienceASHRAE StandardsStocker - Forklift Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCompTIA A+CompTIA Network+Skills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsEnglishBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyMachine Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordPresentation SoftwareWord ProcessingMachine Operator
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCNASkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMedical Office 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 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, Non-CDL Class C and CPR.
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/assembler, computer numerical control operator CNC and mechanical engineer II.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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