Machine Operators for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Bachelor's degree18%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
Idemia
PepsiCo
Addman Precision (STANLEY ENGINEERING)Time at current job
More than 5 years67%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Oct 4, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $82,107 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,108 – $96,159 yearly
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Machine Operating
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationEPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationOSHA 10NATE CertificationEPA Refrigeration Certification+8 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTIPSCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOTRTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood Service ExperienceEdm Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingBar ExperienceBussingCNC Machine Operator
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingRecord KeepingMachine OperationMachine Operator
Bethesda, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingCustomer Service
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: machine operating, edm operator and CNC 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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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