Machine Operators for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree16%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years18%6-10 years22%Current company
FISPepsiCo
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Time at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years30%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $69,744 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,639 – $89,026 yearly
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Assembly and Machine Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMachine Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementMachine Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL BForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCDL BPallet JackMachine Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTWIC CardForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOTRLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrder PickingSupervisor/Machine Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWorkplace SafetySafety RegulationsOSHAMachine Operator
Riverview, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsManufacturingPackingPackaging
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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 CPR.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: assembly and machine operator, machine operator/assembler and lead 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 Tampa, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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