Machine Operators for hire in Adelaide, South Australia
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Manufacturing
- 4%
- Assembly
- 3%
- Microsoft Excel
- 3%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- High school diploma or GED
- 21%
- Master's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Aldi
The Arnott's Group
MASTEC
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Adelaide, South Australia: $108,542 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $98,230 – $119,936 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Machine Operator/Process Worker
Ingle Farm, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
Loader OperationForklift LicenceSkills
MultilingualArabicEnglishFarsiCustomer ServiceCash HandlingMachine Operator
Greater Adelaide, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipFusion 360Skills
Production PlanningManufacturingFabricationMetal FabricationSteelResource AllocationTrade Assistant & Forklift Operator
Holden Hill, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
Working with Children CheckWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryNational Police CheckHR LicenceMR Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsGroup WorkMaintenanceTechnical Troubleshooting SupportFirst AidCNC Machine Operator
Walkerville, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)HR LicenceDogging TicketSlewing Mobile Crane LicenceSkills
Safe Work PracticesLifting EquipmentCNC ProgrammingOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceSafety Protocol AdherenceCrane OperationProduction Worker /Welder /Machine Operator
St Peters, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementPrioritisation Under PressureKey Performance IndicatorsCleaningMachine Operator
Gillman, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)HR LicenceSkills
CarpentryDrywallPlumbingProperty MaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeConstruction Experience
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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 54 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: manufacturing, assembly and microsoft excel.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: CNC machine operator, machine and production line operator and packing shed worker - machine operator, strapper & end-table.
What level of education is common for a machine operator?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Adelaide, South Australia, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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