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 Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years22%6-10 years18%Current company
Nature's Bakery
Eagle NonwovenReckitt
Time at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years9%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $73,713 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,815 – $92,384 yearly
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Machine Operator/Quality Control Inspector
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DPassenger EndorsementASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+14 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsOTRCommunication SkillsMathematical AptitudeSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsMachine Operator 1
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIEPA CertificationEPA Type IJourneyman HVACEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician Certification+14 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOhmmeterSupervising ExperienceAmmeterMachine Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CHHACertified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceMachine Operator
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Lift TruckForkliftJanitorial ExperienceSanitationCustodial ExperienceCleaningAssembler/Machine Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
DoD 8570Driver's LicenseHDI CertificationCompTIA A+Skills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft Windows ServerWindows
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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 72 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 a machine operator?
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: machine operator 1, assembler/machine operator and machine operator/quality control inspector.
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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