Machine Operators for hire in San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management5%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years16%Current company
Tempur SealyAir Pressure Technology CompanyAmerican metalsTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years28%2-5 years20%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $93,005 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $82,199 – $105,232 yearly
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Machine Operator
Hercules, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10PERC CardDriver's LicenseCDL C+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAHCADriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLift TruckCurriculum DesignConstruction Worker
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingEnglishBox TruckDrivingMachine operator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsEnglishSpanishTagalogProject ManagementMachine Operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
AssemblyMachiningLift TruckForkliftPackagingWarehouse ExperienceLaser Machine Operator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer Literacy
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: production machine operator, construction worker and laser machine 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 San Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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