Machine Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 6%
- Packaging
- 5%
- Communication Skills
- 4%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 49%
- Bachelor's degree
- 29%
- Master's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
- Cleanaway
Infrabuild
- Pipemakers Australia Pty Ltd
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 40%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,324 profiles for Machine Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $115,371 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $98,496 – $135,136 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (AU)
Machine operator/site services
Southbank, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementMachine OperationMaintenanceSchedule ManagementContinuous ImprovementMaterials HandlingCNC / Manufacturing Machine Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical TechnologyCertificate IIISkills
CNCSheet MetalMachine SetupForming Process ImplementationMetal Forming FabricationDimensional InspectionMachine Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Community ServicesDiploma of Community ServicesDiplomaSkills
Office ManagementAdministrative ManagementVendor ManagementProcurementProcurement ManagementBudget ManagementMachine Operator
Sunshine North, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
Computer OperationDesktop SupportMachine SetupPC RepairComputer RepairSystem TroubleshootingMachine Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IICertificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)Certificate IIIHospitality ManagementSkills
ManagementCustomer ServiceMarketingSolution DevelopmentMachine operator manufacture of roofing and fencing
Yarraville, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceSkills
LeadershipMachine OperationFood Preparation
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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 49 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, packaging and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver Licence – Victoria, White Card and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: roll forming machine operator, machine operator/site services and processing panel machine operator.
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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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