Machine Operators for hire in Ballarat, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Customer Service5%Welding4%Education level
Vocational or technical training55%Bachelor's degree27%High school diploma or GED18%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
McCain Foods
Mars Wrigley
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%1-2 years38%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 84 profiles for Machine Operators in Ballarat, Victoria
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ballarat, Victoria: $92,620 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $84,662 – $101,327 yearly
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Lake Wendouree, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckDriver Licence – VictoriaFull Driver LicenceDriver Licence – VictoriaFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children Check+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementProper Lifting Technique AdherenceSafe Lifting PracticesMedical DocumentationPatient MonitoringGeneral Labourer / Operator
Wendouree, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)CPR Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTraffic ControlMachine OperationTruck DrivingDrivingRigid TruckRoad Maintenance Worker
Alfredton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
WeldingMIG WeldingMechanical KnowledgeHR LicenceWhite CardWorking with Children CheckFitter and Turner
Mount Helen, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCertificate IIBusinessCertificate IIIForklift LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeAssemblyLatheMetal FabricationMachiningFabricationSewing Machinist
Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
MaintenanceManufacturingQuality ControlSewing MachineIndustrial CleaningCleaningManufacturer
Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceMR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMachine OperationAgricultural Tractor OperationTractor OperationField Tractors
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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: communication skills, customer service and welding.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Forklift Licence, White Card 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: production worker / maintenance storekeeping experience, road maintenance worker and nightly cleaning crew.
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 Ballarat, Victoria, 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.
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