Machine Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service6%Machining6%English3%Education level
Vocational or technical training43%High school diploma or GED43%Master's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years20%3-5 years18%Current company
BABINDA ELECTRICSBega Cheese
Cairns Natural Spring WaterTime at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years28%2-5 years6%
Browse Indeed's database of 84 profiles for Machine Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 29 July 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $118,363 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $107,102 – $130,809 yearly
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Electrician - Construction
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBasic Scaffolding TicketMechanic ExperienceBasic Rigging TicketDogging TicketEWP TicketSkills
PlumbingPlasteringCarpentryAir ConditioningMachiningStrategic PlanningHeavy Machine Operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IVLeadershipBackhoe TicketResearchConfined Space EntrySkills
WindowsMicrosoft OfficeData EntryComputer SkillsTypingTraining & DevelopmentProduction Loader Operator
Mount Sheridan, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsStandard 11Confined Space EntryMR LicenceSkills
ManagementMechanical KnowledgeConstruction ExperienceHazmatQuality AssuranceWaiter
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationRSACPR CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsCustomer ServiceEnglishItalianOutdoor activities
Woree, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardSecurityFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationMaintenanceSkills
WoodworkingTruck driver/operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVHR LicenceMR LicenceSkills
White CardManagement
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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 172 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, machining and english.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: White Card, Driver Licence 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: truck driver/operator, production loader operator and electrician - construction.
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 Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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