Machine-Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland

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  • Most popular skills

    Machining6%
    Forklift6%
    Manufacturing5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training33%
    High school diploma or GED29%
    Bachelor's degree25%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    ABC Alternative Bag Company
    Allstaff Australia
    Alphapharm
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year19%
    1-2 years27%
    2-5 years35%

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Last updated: 13 Aug 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $114,482 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $98,095$133,605 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Trimline Machine Operator

    Wishart, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceCertificate IIICPR Certification

    Skills

    ManufacturingForklift LicenceQuality AssuranceMechanical KnowledgeInventory ControlLoad & Unload
  • Loader Operator / Lab Technician / Control Room Operator / Weigh Bridge Operator / Container Forklift Operator

    Wynnum West, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceEWP TicketForklift Licence

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceForkliftSAP
  • Sheet Metal Fabricator / Machine Operator

    Clayfield, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceOrder Picking Forklift LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    Driver LicenceMetal FabricationFabricationMechanical KnowledgeMechanic Experience
  • Team Leader

    Pallara, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationEWP TicketForklift Licence

    Skills

    MachiningManufacturingMechanical KnowledgePackagingCNCWarehouse Experience
  • Machine operator

    Eight Mile Plains, Queensland

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointWindowsOperating Systems
  • Production Assistant – Machine Operator

    Everton Park, Queensland

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Powerpoint

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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 39 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: machining, forklift and manufacturing.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Machine Operator?

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: CNC machine operator, production assistant – machine operator and sheet metal fabricator / machine operator.

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 Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a Machine Operator?

Most machine-operators have 9 years of professional experience.

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