Machine Operators for hire in Geelong, Victoria
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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 JoineryAir New ZealandAppselec Pty LtdTime 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 LicenceSkills
CleaningTime ManagementHospitalityCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeYard Manager / Machine Operator
Corio, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ManagementForkliftTruck DrivingCustomer ServiceCash HandlingForklift Operator
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
MachiningManufacturingForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationMicrosoft WordQuality AssuranceWarehouse Operative
Lara, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrder PickingWarehouse ExperienceMachine Operator
Lara, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Work Safely at HeightsCertificate ISkills
FabricationWeldingMachiningPackagingManufacturingForkliftProduction Worker
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceSkills
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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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