Machine-Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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 Studios
    Ambitions NQ
  • Time 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

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Factory hand/trades assistant

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCommunication SkillsCertificate IIManagementForklift Licence

    Skills

    CleaningCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementAssemblyManufacturing
  • Batcher/Chemical blender

    North Ward, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardForklift Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementAssemblyForkliftManufacturingMachiningMicrosoft Excel
  • Store Person (Logistics & Machinery Operation)

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Forklift LicenceWhite CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsHeavy Equipment OperationForklift
  • GENERAL LABOURER

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardRSA

    Skills

    Mechanical KnowledgeForkliftEWP TicketWeldingHeavy LiftingMaintenance
  • HR Truck Driver

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityLoad & UnloadManagementDelivery Driver ExperienceManual Handling

    Skills

    ForkliftMachiningHand ToolsMicrosoft PowerpointConstruction ExperienceAssembly
  • General Machine Operator

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    EngineeringMechanical EngineeringDiploma

    Skills

    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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