Machine Operators for hire in Adelaide, South Australia

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    801

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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 Licence

    Skills

    MultilingualArabicEnglishFarsiCustomer ServiceCash Handling
  • Machine Operator

    Greater Adelaide, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    LeadershipFusion 360

    Skills

    Production PlanningManufacturingFabricationMetal FabricationSteelResource Allocation
  • Trade Assistant & Forklift Operator

    Holden Hill, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    Working with Children CheckWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryNational Police CheckHR LicenceMR Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsGroup WorkMaintenanceTechnical Troubleshooting SupportFirst Aid
  • CNC Machine Operator

    Walkerville, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)HR LicenceDogging TicketSlewing Mobile Crane Licence

    Skills

    Safe Work PracticesLifting EquipmentCNC ProgrammingOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceSafety Protocol AdherenceCrane Operation
  • Production Worker /Welder /Machine Operator

    St Peters, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementPrioritisation Under PressureKey Performance IndicatorsCleaning
  • Machine Operator

    Gillman, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)HR Licence

    Skills

    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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