Machine-Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service5%Communication Skills5%Time Management4%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Achieve Group
All-Rounder at The Blender StudiosAmbitions NQTime at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 56 profiles for Machine-Operators in Townsville, Queensland
Last updated: 2 Oct 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $116,398 yearly
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Factory hand/trades assistant
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCommunication SkillsCertificate IIManagementForklift LicenceSkills
CleaningCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementAssemblyManufacturingBatcher/Chemical blender
North Ward, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementAssemblyForkliftManufacturingMachiningMicrosoft ExcelStore Person (Logistics & Machinery Operation)
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Forklift LicenceWhite CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsHeavy Equipment OperationForkliftGENERAL LABOURER
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardRSASkills
Mechanical KnowledgeForkliftEWP TicketWeldingHeavy LiftingMaintenanceHR Truck Driver
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
SecurityLoad & UnloadManagementDelivery Driver ExperienceManual HandlingSkills
ForkliftMachiningHand ToolsMicrosoft PowerpointConstruction ExperienceAssemblyGeneral Machine Operator
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringMechanical EngineeringDiplomaSkills
HospitalityCleaningMaintenanceRSAWhite CardDriver Licence
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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: customer service, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to machine-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine-operators include: senior supervisor, store person (logistics & machinery operation) and general machine operator.
What level of education is common for a machine operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Townsville, Queensland, 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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