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 CompanyAllstaff Australia
Alphapharm
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years27%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,939 profiles for Machine-Operators in Brisbane, Queensland
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 CertificationSkills
ManufacturingForklift LicenceQuality AssuranceMechanical KnowledgeInventory ControlLoad & UnloadLoader Operator / Lab Technician / Control Room Operator / Weigh Bridge Operator / Container Forklift Operator
Wynnum West, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Supervising ExperienceForkliftSAPSheet Metal Fabricator / Machine Operator
Clayfield, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceOrder Picking Forklift LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Driver LicenceMetal FabricationFabricationMechanical KnowledgeMechanic ExperienceTeam Leader
Pallara, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
MachiningManufacturingMechanical KnowledgePackagingCNCWarehouse ExperienceMachine operator
Eight Mile Plains, Queensland
Skills
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointWindowsOperating SystemsProduction 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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