Machine Operators for hire in Adelaide, South Australia

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    798

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Manufacturing
    4%
    Assembly
    3%
    Microsoft Excel
    3%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    39%
    Vocational or technical training
    29%
    Master's degree
    18%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Veolia
    • PepsiCo
    • Aldi
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    29%
    1-2 years
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Adelaide, South Australia: $108,928 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $97,901 – $121,198 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)

  • Machine Operator/Process Worker

    Ingle Farm, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    Loader OperationForklift Licence

    Skills

    MultilingualArabicEnglishFarsiCustomer ServiceCash Handling
  • Machine Operator

    Greater Adelaide, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    LeadershipFusion 360

    Skills

    Production PlanningManufacturingFabricationMetal FabricationSteelResource Allocation
  • Machine Operator

    Kilburn, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSACPR Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementMachine OperationFood HandlingQuality ControlInventory Control
  • Window/Curtain Wall Installer

    Greater Adelaide, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    SQLCanvasPythonCertified Scrum MasterCertified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

    Skills

    LiderazgoAnálisis De NegociosAgileCertificación Six SigmaSeis SigmaSafe
  • CNC Machine Operator

    Walkerville, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HR LicenceDogging TicketSlewing Mobile Crane Licence

    Skills

    Safe Work PracticesLifting EquipmentCNC ProgrammingOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceSafety Protocol AdherenceCrane Operation
  • Production Worker – Excel Recruitment

    Greater Adelaide, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementLifting EquipmentLogistics Cargo HandlingWarehouse Safety CompliancePeriodic StocktakesProper Lifting Technique Adherence

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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 49 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 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: window/curtain wall installer, packing shed worker - machine operator, strapper & end-table and production worker – excel recruitment.

What level of education is common for a machine operator?

Bachelor's degree 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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