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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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 83%
- Associate's degree
- 8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
Current company
Georgia Pacific
ThyssenKrupp AG
Michelin Tire Manufacturing
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,091 profiles for Machine Operators in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $85,435 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,785 – $109,293 yearly
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Garbage Truck Helper
Poulsbo, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
AEDOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOSHAMachine Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Loader OperationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingBackhoe OperationMaterials HandlingAerospace Technician
Renton, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Class DCompTIA Advanced Security PractitionerJourneyman ElectricianDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseJourneyman License+13 moreSkills
Time ManagementPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduction Assistant/Machine Operator
Federal Way, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCleaningFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMachine Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingRivets for FasteningMetal RivetingMachine Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Forestry FirefightingSkills
Heavy LiftingPackingPackagingCleaningWarehouse ExperiencePallet Jack
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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, 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 CPR.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: garbage truck helper, production worker, machine 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 Seattle, WA, 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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