Machine Operators for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training13%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year43%2-5 years29%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,972 profiles for Machine Operators in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $85,161 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,423 – $120,027 yearly
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Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationCertified Pool OperatorPest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsShear Machine Operator,deburr
Milpitas, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipRF ScannerMachine Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL CNon-CDL Class C+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsFedex Ship ManagerOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementHeavy LiftingMachine operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationHCADriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEHSMicrosoft WordWord Processing
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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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: production operator, metal polisher and machine operator/forklift 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 Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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