Machine Operators for hire in St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, MO to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
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International Paper Company
Time at current job
2-5 years75%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,722 profiles for Machine Operators in St. Louis, MO
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $73,169 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,493 – $89,989 yearly
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Warehouse Operator/ Lead Assembler
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceMachine Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsForklift CertificationMachine SetupEquipment Setup (Production Tasks)Machine OperationProduction / Machine Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLCDL aSkills
Communication SkillsMachine OperationMachiningQuality InspectionPrecision Measuring InstrumentsMeasuring InstrumentsMachine Operator
Fairview Heights, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10CDL a+3 moreSkills
Lift TruckForkliftMachine OperationMachiningManufacturingPackagingMachine Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingLift TruckForkliftMathMachine Operator/ Manufacturing Technician
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseEnergy Control ProceduresPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) AdherenceSafety EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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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, organizational skills and time management.
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: production / machine operator, machine operator/ manufacturing technician and warehouse operator/ lead assembler.
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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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