Machine Operators for hire in Springfield, MO
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 Springfield, MO to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Bachelor's degree8%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years22%6-10 years32%Current company
CopelandEnerSysKraft Heinz
Time at current job
Less than 1 year7%1-2 years30%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MO: $68,395 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,100 – $95,271 yearly
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Production Worker
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementJust-In-TimeProduction Operator II
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLScissor Lift CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsVehicle SpottingManufacturingFood Service ExperienceMachine Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CServsafeMotorcycle LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAssemblyMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMachine OperationMachine Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
MetalworkingStick WeldingWelding MachinesTIG WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Flux-Cored WeldingSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftMachine Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRClass ESafety Training UndergoneSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator/Assembler
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsShipping & ReceivingReceiving Shipments
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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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: material handler/forklift operator/shipping and receiving, machine operator/assembler 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 9 years of professional experience.
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