Machine Operators for hire in Geelong, Victoria

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Forklift6%
    Manufacturing5%
    Customer Service4%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training40%
    High school diploma or GED36%
    Bachelor's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years20%
    3-5 years6%
    6-10 years24%
  • Current company

    A Line Joinery
    Air New Zealand
    Appselec Pty Ltd
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year18%
    1-2 years9%
    2-5 years55%

Browse Indeed's database of 167 profiles for Machine Operators in Geelong, Victoria

Last updated: 16 July 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Geelong, Victoria: $90,687 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $81,234$101,239 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Plant Operator

    Geelong, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleForklift Licence

    Skills

    CleaningTime ManagementHospitalityCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office
  • Yard Manager / Machine Operator

    Corio, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceHR LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    ManagementForkliftTruck DrivingCustomer ServiceCash Handling
  • Forklift Operator

    Geelong, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationMR LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    MachiningManufacturingForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationMicrosoft WordQuality Assurance
  • Warehouse Operative

    Lara, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCertificate IVFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrder PickingWarehouse Experience
  • Machine Operator

    Lara, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Work Safely at HeightsCertificate I

    Skills

    FabricationWeldingMachiningPackagingManufacturingForklift
  • Production Worker

    Geelong, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver Licence

    Skills

    Load & Unload

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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 208 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: forklift, manufacturing and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Forklift Licence, White Card and Driver Licence.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: forklift operator, process worker and production worker.

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 Geelong, Victoria, 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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