Machine Operators for hire in Seattle, WA
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 Seattle, WA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years32%Current company
Genie IndustriesOberto Snacks
PABCO Building Products
Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years37%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $86,050 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,624 – $112,833 yearly
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Machine Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationCoating Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMachine OperationMachiningManufacturingCNC Machine operator / Fabrication department
Renton, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
BoilerEPA Universal CertificationBoiler LicenseElectrician ApprenticeSkills
CNC ProgrammingCNCQuality InspectionInventory ControlInventory ManagementInterpreting Technical DrawingsMachine Operator
Renton, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCar WashMachine Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationSkills
ManufacturingMechanical KnowledgeMachine OperationMachiningMathLift TruckProduction Operator II
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipManufacturing
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification 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 2, plastic machine operator and CNC machine operator / fabrication department.
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 Seattle, WA, 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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