Machine-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Forklift6%Packaging5%Communication Skills4%Education level
Bachelor's degree32%Vocational or technical training29%High school diploma or GED23%Years of experience
6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Accredited Distributor Pty LtdAlepat Taylor
Astern Group Pty LtdTime at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,373 profiles for Machine-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 29 Sept 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/site services
Southbank, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsCertificate III+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementContinuous ImprovementOrder PickingPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceForkliftMachine Operator / Warehouse Operations
Reservoir, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
SecurityOrder Picking Forklift LicenceCompTIA Security+Forklift LicenceSkills
Order PickingForkliftOracleOracle EBSInventory ControlAdministrative ExperienceMachine Operator
St Kilda, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVSkills
Forklift LicenceWeb DevelopmentHTMLCSSJavaScriptAdobe Creative SuiteMachine Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardForklift LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceTime ManagementAutomated Line Operator
Braybrook, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardBackhoe TicketCertificate IIIForklift LicenceSkills
CleaningRenovation Technician
Melbourne, Victoria
Skills
AssemblyMaintenanceCNCGrindingDraftingAutoCAD
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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 34 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: Forklift Licence, Driver Licence and White Card.
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, production operator and renovation technician.
What level of education is common for a machine operator?
Bachelor's degree 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 7 years of professional experience.
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