Machine Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service5%Time Management5%Communication Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree41%High school diploma or GED34%Vocational or technical training25%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
SANOFI Pharmaceuticals
Chep Australia
Coca-Cola Amatil
Time at current job
Less than a year40%2-5 years40%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,915 profiles for Machine Operators in Brisbane, Queensland
Last updated: 22 Oct 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $115,333 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $99,501 – $133,683 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Lead Extrusion Operator
Richlands, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipFront-End Loader | Machine Operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIManual Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsEWP Ticket+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLifting EquipmentFront-End LoadersExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationTrimline Machine Operator
Wishart, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManufacturing Equipment MaintenanceSafe Work PracticesLifting EquipmentLogistics Cargo HandlingPeriodic StocktakesMachine Operator
Richlands, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationForklift LicenceLift TruckSkills
Construction ExperiencePower ToolsMachine OperationCarpentryConcreteMachiningMachine Operator
Robertson, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceCertificate IIISkills
Mechanic ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceAssemblyWarehouse ExperienceUnloadingLoadingFiller Machines, Sleever Machines and Blow
Doolandella, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipMachine SetupProduction Equipment AdjustmentMachine OperationLogisticsRelationship Management
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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: customer service, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Forklift Licence, White Card and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: sheet metal machine operator/fabricator, production line operator and lead extrusion operator.
What level of education is common for a machine operator?
Bachelor's degree 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 12 years of professional experience.
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