Machine-Operators for hire in Ballarat, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Customer Service5%Welding4%Education level
Vocational or technical training33%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Ballarat Christian College
BCF - Boating Camping & FishingBobcat excavator hireTime at current job
Less than a year50%More than 5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 70 profiles for Machine-Operators in Ballarat, Victoria
Last updated: 30 Sept 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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Apprentice Mechanic
Delacombe, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeDriver LicenceServingSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMathsMechanic ExperienceRisk Manager – Contractor
Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCustomer ServiceBusinessCertificate IIIRecords ManagementSkills
CleaningCommunication SkillsCash HandlingBankingFood HandlingFinal Cut ProRoad 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 CheckMechanics Assistant
Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceHR LicenceSkills
WeldingPlasma CuttingElectrical SystemsMechanical KnowledgeAutomotive RepairMechanic ExperienceWelder/Fabricator
Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceWeldingSkills
WeldingLatheMechanic ExperienceMachiningFabricationPlasma CuttingSole Trader
Mount Pleasant, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardCommunity ServicesFirst Aid CertificationManagementForklift LicenceSkills
Computer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceSalesTypingMicrosoft Word
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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 34 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: Driver Licence, First Aid Certification and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to machine-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine-operators include: retail assistant, road maintenance worker and apprentice mechanic.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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