Machine Operators for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
6-10 years80%3-5 years10%More than 10 years10%Current company
GAFKoozie Group
Spectra Gutter Systems
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,437 profiles for Machine Operators in Tampa, FL
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $69,268 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,649 – $87,797 yearly
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Machine Operator/Production Line Worker
Seffner, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSafety RegulationsMachine Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAssemblyMachine Operator/Assembler
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceManufacturingCNCCNC Machine Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipValet DrivingValet ParkingVehicle Parking OperationsCoating Machine Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeMechanical TroubleshootingMaintenanceData Entry
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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 75 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 machine operators?
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: machine operator/assembler, coating machine operator and assembler / 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 10 years of professional experience.
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