Machine Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Packaging6%Forklift5%Manufacturing4%Education level
Vocational or technical training58%Bachelor's degree17%High school diploma or GED17%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years16%Current company
Prima PMI(ALUROLLER THERMAL EVO) ALSPEC Aluminum Trade CentreAFL Telecommunications
Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years26%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,295 profiles for Machine Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 27 July 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $114,695 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $99,653 – $132,007 yearly
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Laser Cutting Machine Operator
Caulfield South, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceOrder Picking Forklift LicenceFirst Aid CertificationRSACPR CertificationSkills
CADArchiCADMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft ExcelSENIOR MACHINE OPERATOR
Sunshine North, Victoria
Skills
Time ManagementMaintenanceVietnameseEnglishLeadershipCasual Employee
Tullamarine, Victoria
Skills
AutoCADAutodesk InventorAutodeskMicrosoft OfficeMachine Operator
Ashburton, Victoria
Skills
Computer LiteracyLeadershipEnglishMachine Operator
Rosanna, Victoria
Skills
Communication SkillsDriver LicenceMachiningSite Supervisor/ Machine Operator/ Labourer
Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Skills
Computer LiteracyTime Management
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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 172 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: packaging, forklift and manufacturing.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver Licence, Forklift Licence 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: site supervisor/ machine operator/ labourer, PRESS MACHINE OPERATOR and carpenter, formwork carpenter, 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 18 years of professional experience.
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