Machine Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Forklift6%Packaging5%Communication Skills4%Education level
Vocational or technical training45%Bachelor's degree21%Master's degree17%Years of experience
3-5 years30%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
INFRABUILD
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
ENTTEC
Time at current job
2-5 years67%1-2 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,348 profiles for Machine Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $116,993 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $100,763 – $135,838 yearly
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Machine Operator / Production Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Manufacturing Facility ExperienceDriver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaIndustrial Facility ExperienceFactory ExperienceProvisional P2 Driver Licence+1 moreSkills
AssemblyMechanical KnowledgeComponent InstallationHand ToolsPower ToolsBolts for FasteningAssistant Machine Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver Licence – VictoriaFull Driver LicenceDriver Licence – VictoriaConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
LeadershipGanttOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceComplianceFlexible SchedulingProcess OptimisationMachine Operator
Sunshine North, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
Computer OperationDesktop SupportMachine SetupPC RepairComputer RepairSystem TroubleshootingLow Voltage Winding Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
ManufacturingQuality Control Defect DetectionQuality ControlVisual Inspection as Testing TechniqueQuality InspectionVisual Inspection for Quality ControlMachine operator manufacture of roofing and fencing
Yarraville, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceSkills
LeadershipMachine OperationFood PreparationMachine Operator
Flemington, Victoria
Skills
Time ManagementPackingPicking & PackingOrder PickingOrder PickerOrder Fulfilment
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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: 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 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: machine operator / ladleman, low voltage winding operator and assistant 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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