Machine-Operators for hire in Mackay, Queensland

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service8%
    Time Management6%
    Forklift4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED58%
    Vocational or technical training33%
    Bachelor's degree8%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    ASC Pty Ltd
    BHP MINING COMPANY
    Big Wheels Truck Alignment
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year20%
    1-2 years20%
    2-5 years23%

Browse Indeed's database of 56 profiles for Machine-Operators in Mackay, Queensland

Last updated: 14 Aug 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $152,505 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $95,891$242,543 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Cultural Heritage Officer

    West Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIStandard 11BusinessCertificate III

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingOrganisational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceMaintenance
  • Food and Beverage Attendant (Casual)

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceKitchen ExperienceServingCertificate IIIRSA

    Skills

    Pallet JackMicrosoft WordConstruction ExperienceForkliftWarehouse ExperienceOrder Picking
  • Truck Driver

    Pleystowe, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceStandard 11

    Skills

    SecurityManagementOrder PickingDrivingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office
  • Machine Operator

    Bucasia, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Standard 11HR Licence

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeTime ManagementWhite Card
  • Labourer/Packer

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate I

    Skills

    MachiningStaff TrainingTraining & Development
  • WHALEBACK WORKSHOP, NEWMAN 6753, PILBARA.

    Bucasia, Queensland

    Skills

    Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTime ManagementCommunication SkillsWork Safely at HeightsTraining & Development

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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 39 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, time management and forklift.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Machine Operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: Driver Licence, White Card and Standard 11.

What are some job titles related to machine-operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine-operators include: food and beverage attendant (casual), owner and labourer/packer.

What level of education is common for a Machine Operator?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a Machine Operator in Mackay, 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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