Machine Operators for hire in Tulsa, OK
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 Tulsa, OK to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Vocational or technical training11%Master's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,194 profiles for Machine Operators in Tulsa, OK
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tulsa, OK: $69,852 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,014 – $95,645 yearly
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Machine operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCash HandlingMachine Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCNC Machinist (Mill & Swiss Lathe Operator)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
CNCDriver's LicenseCNC MachiningForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFanucMachine Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsButcheryCuttingMeat CuttingFood PreparationMachine Operator 2
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLift TruckForkliftManufacturingUnloadingLoadingCNC Operator/Machinist
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMaintenanceAssemblyLandscape MaintenanceLandscaping
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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 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 Food Handler 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 2, CNC machinist (mill & swiss lathe operator) and CNC operator/machinist.
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 Tulsa, OK, 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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