Ready to work now

482

candidates

Resume updated in last 6 months

Most popular skills

Communication Skills 10%
Organizational Skills 8%
Leadership 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 79%
Associate's degree 15%
Bachelor's degree 6%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 10%

Current company

GAF
Technical Coating International
Aisin North Carolina

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 9%
1-2 years 18%
2-5 years 42%

Browse Indeed's database of 482 profiles for Machine Operators in Wilmington, NC

Last updated: Jul 8, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wilmington, NC: $70,938 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $55,922$89,986 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

Robot Operator

Wilmington, NC

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHoisting License

Skills

Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadership

Machine operator/laborer

Wilmington, NC

Licenses & certifications

Flagger CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift Certification

Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingComputer OperationComputer Literacy

Longshoremen

Wilmington, NC

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CCPRTWIC Card

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingB2C

Laborer/Operator

Leland, NC

Licenses & certifications

Motor Vehicle Inspection LicenseFirst Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C

Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting

Quality Inspector

Wilmington, NC

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseNDT Level IIForklift CertificationNon-Destructive Testing

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsPacking

Shipper and Receiving

Leland, NC

Licenses & certifications

AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRForklift Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipShipping & ReceivingLift TruckForkliftWarehouse Experience

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

See how Smart Sourcing helps you find candidates in seconds

Ready to start sourcing?
Smart Sourcing demo

Browse by skills

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

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 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: machine operator/forklift operator/material handler, shipper and receiving and laborer/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 Wilmington, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 13 years of professional experience.

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply