Machine Operators for hire in Gold Coast, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Customer Service6%Leadership6%Education level
Vocational or technical training43%High school diploma or GED26%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
7-Eleven
Costco
SANOFI Pharmaceuticals
Time at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year33%
Browse Indeed's database of 475 profiles for Machine Operators in Gold Coast, Queensland
Last updated: 22 Oct 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gold Coast, Queensland: $110,713 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $99,340 – $123,388 yearly
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Machine Operator
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRSASkills
Time ManagementFood PreparationKitchen HygieneDishwashingCleaning Kitchen AreasCleaningMachine Operator
Southport, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Manual Driver LicenceSkills
Time ManagementFlexible SchedulingSchedule ManagementSolution DevelopmentWork Health and Safety MindsetDecision-MakingMachine Operator
Varsity Lakes, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Order Picking Forklift LicenceFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
AssemblyOrder PickingPackingPackagingShipping & ReceivingDistribution Centre ExperienceScheduler
Arundel, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationHC LicenceDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Dogging TicketSlewing Mobile Crane LicenceSkills
Truck DrivingMachine OperationManufacturing Facility ExperienceMachiningCommercial DrivingFactory ExperienceCNC Machine Operator
Southport, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220)Certificate IIICarpentrySkills
Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareAutoCADCAD SoftwareCADDraftingHost Employment
Nerang, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationProvide Advanced First Aid (HLTAID014)Certificate IIIHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ExcavatorLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderMachine OperationLift TruckForklift
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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: communication skills, customer service and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: White Card, General Construction Induction Card (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: scheduler and line production operates.
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 Gold Coast, 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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