Machine Operators for hire in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
- Microsoft Office
- 3%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 38%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31%
- High school diploma or GED
- 17%
Years of experience
- Less than a year
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Cornerstone Building Brands
Harvey Norman
SALVATION ARMY
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 149 profiles for Machine Operators in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: $118,115 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $101,189 – $137,871 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Maintenance Handyperson
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
PMPPMI CertificationSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeDrivingAdministrative ExperienceMaintenanceMachine Operator / Production Worker
Melba, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIIForklift LicenceOrder PickingSkills
Forklift LicenceWhite CardFirst Aid CertificationTraining & DevelopmentOrder PickingCommunication SkillsCNC Machine Operator
Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRSASkills
Communication SkillsRestaurant Kitchen ExperienceKitchen HygienePOS Order EntryServingKitchen Health and Safety StandardsMachine operators
Ngunnawal, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Work Safely at HeightsBasic Rigging TicketDogging TicketEWP TicketDriver Licence – New South WalesForklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipMasonryBricklayingHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderManufacturing Assistant
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Cleaning ExperienceCleaningKitchen ExperienceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingProductivity SoftwareForklift Driver
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Construction Induction Card (White Card)Driver Licence – New South WalesForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLift TruckForkliftInventory ManagementMachine OperationOccupational Safety Regulation Compliance
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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, communication skills and microsoft office.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: White Card, Forklift Licence and Construction Induction Card (White Card).
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: machine operator / production worker, machine operators and welder.
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 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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