Machine Operators for hire in Springfield, MO
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Westrock
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General Mills
Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years25%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MO: $72,233 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,308 – $97,878 yearly
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Machine Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPesticide Applicator's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator 1
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipManaging Customer AccountsProduction Worker
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrder PickingProducton Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMachine Operator/Assembler
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Class E+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDL aCDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL a+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOTRMolding (Production Process)
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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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Class E.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: CNC machine operator, machine operator 1 and production worker.
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 Springfield, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 198 years of professional experience.
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