Machine Operators for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,163 profiles for Machine Operators in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $85,699 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,277 – $110,812 yearly
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Machine Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationAerospace Technician
Renton, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Class DCompTIA Advanced Security PractitionerJourneyman ElectricianDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseJourneyman License+13 moreSkills
Time ManagementPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Issaquah, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
MontacargasCertificación OSHA SafetyCertificado De Primeros Auxilios BásicoRCPCertificación CPRCertificación De Operador De MontacargasSkills
CNCSoldaduraMontacargasOSHAMantenimiento PreventivoControl De CalidadMachine operator
Federal Way, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsOverhead Crane CertificationCraneCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceCarpentryWoodworkingLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingManufacturingMachine Operator
Burien, Washington State
Skills
Organizational SkillsMachine Shop PressesPress OperationMachine OperationTurningMachiningMachine Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Skills
Machine OperationMachiningIndustrial EquipmentTime ManagementSchedule ManagementClient Relationship Management
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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 75 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 machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: plastic machine operator and aerospace technician.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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