Machine Operators for hire in Newcastle, New South Wales
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264
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 7%
- Maintenance
- 7%
- Time Management
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 48%
- High school diploma or GED
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
- STRYKER
Adecco
Infrabuild
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 67%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 264 profiles for Machine Operators in Newcastle, New South Wales
Last updated: 28 Oct 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newcastle, New South Wales: $117,779 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $109,647 – $126,515 yearly
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Machine Operator/Process Worker
Newcastle, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceWorking with Children CheckConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+3 moreSkills
Customer ServiceReception DutiesFront DeskSalesRetail SalesMaintenanceMACHINE OPERATOR
North Lambton, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
CreoFull Driver LicenceCreo ParametricPro/ENGINEERDiplomaSkills
Time ManagementAssembly Line ExperiencePreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceTechnical Troubleshooting SupportQuality ControlMachine Operator
Mayfield West, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
PackingPackagingWarehouse ExperienceForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftOperator
Kooragang, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)MR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsSafe Work PracticesSafety Protocol AdherenceWork Health and Safety MindsetPower ToolsHand ToolsWarehouse/Machine operator
Belmont, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
White CardDiploma of BusinessConstruction Induction Card (White Card)BusinessCertificate IIIDiploma+1 moreSkills
Driver LicenceCertificate IIIPicking & PackingOrder PickingConstruction Induction Card (White Card)White CardGantry Crane and Machine Operator
Newcastle, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HC LicenceDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Dogging TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Crane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCraneMaterials HandlingRigging
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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 51 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, maintenance and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: White Card, Forklift Licence and Construction Induction Card (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: operator and weighbridge 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 Newcastle, New South Wales, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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