Machine Operators for hire in York, PA
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Machining
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 98%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Dart Container
Matthews International
Arconic
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in York, PA: $73,891 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,733 – $94,570 yearly
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Machine Operator
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationCraneFundamentals of EngineeringOSHA 10Crane CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsStone MasonryManufacturingMachine Operator
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeMachine Shop PressesMachine Operator
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
MachiningManufacturingPackagingWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForkliftCNC Operator, Automated Welder
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL CCDL aNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
OTROrganizational SkillsMolding (Production Process)Molding Process ImplementationMachine OperationMachiningCNC Machine Operator
Dover, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHASkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingMachine Operator
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills and machining.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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: chemical operator, CNC operator, automated welder and compounder.
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 York, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 20 years of professional experience.
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