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Communication Skills 11%
Organizational Skills 9%
Time Management 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 76%
Associate's degree 13%
Bachelor's degree 11%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 14%
3-5 years 14%

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Gorilla Circuits
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Amprius Technologies

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 14%
1-2 years 25%
2-5 years 32%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,016 profiles for Machine Operators in San Jose, CA

Last updated: Jul 7, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $84,195 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $62,195$113,976 yearly

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Plumber

San Jose, CA

Licenses & certifications

CDLTS/SCIScissor Lift CertificationJourneyman PlumberDriver's LicenseOSHA 30

Skills

Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising Experience

Production Assembly Operator SMT

San Jose, CA

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationOSHA 30OSHA 10Driver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCNA

Skills

Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Machine Operator

San Jose, CA

Licenses & certifications

Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CServsafeElectric Pallet Jack Certification

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceFedex Ship Manager

Machine Operator

San Jose, CA

Licenses & certifications

CDLDriver's LicenseHVACNon-CDL Class CHVAC CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

AssemblyMachine OperationMachiningManufacturingPackagingLift Truck

ASSEMBLY PRODUCTION OPERATOR

Milpitas, CA

Licenses & certifications

J-STD-001 CertificationIPC-610 CertificationCPRCNAForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer Skills

Machine Operator/Production

Los Gatos, CA

Licenses & certifications

Machining ToolsMachine OperationMachining EquipmentCertified Welding InspectorDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis Skills

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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 time management.

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 CDL.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: tesla production associate, ASSEMBLY PRODUCTION OPERATOR and plumber.

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 Jose, 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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