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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Communication Skills8%Leadership5%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Vocational or technical training8%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
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Less than a year43%2-5 years29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 18, 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 SpeakingMechanic ExperienceMachine Operator
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsCookingFood Service ExperienceRetail Sales TransactionsMachine operator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsEnglishSpanishTagalogProject ManagementMachine Operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftMachiningManufacturingWarehouse ExperienceProduction Associate/Machine Operator
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipProject ManagementManaging ProjectsManufacturingConflict ManagementQuality ControlProperty Maintenance Technician
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardForklift CertificationSkills
MaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceForklift CertificationCost Estimate PreparationCost Estimates
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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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
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: machine technician / robotics operator and production associate/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 10 years of professional experience.
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