Machine Operators for hire in Wilmington, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years16%6-10 years26%Current company
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A O Smith Corporation
Acme Smoked Fish
Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years15%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, NC: $70,506 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,807 – $87,508 yearly
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Machine Operator/Assembler/Forklift Operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceMachine Operator/Assembler
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CCDL BRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceUnloadingLoadingMachiningMachine operator/laborer
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingComputer OperationComputer LiteracyBlock Mold Machine Operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
IATCCSPCCIELife Insurance LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseCertified Apartment Manager+20 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementB2COperator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Leland, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagging for Traffic ControlFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTraffic Control for Work ZonesPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPackagingManufacturingAssembly
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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 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 Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: operator, production operator and housekeeper.
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 Wilmington, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 19 years of professional experience.
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