Machine Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service7%Communication Skills6%Manufacturing5%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Bachelor's degree33%Vocational or technical training28%Years of experience
Less than 1 year9%1-2 years16%3-5 years16%Current company
AHSL (Away from Home Supported Living)All-Rounder at The Blender StudiosAmazon Warehouse
Time at current job
Less than 1 year25%1-2 years17%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 33 profiles for Machine Operators in Townsville, Queensland
Last updated: 22 July 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $113,941 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $90,011 – $144,231 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Factory hand/trades assistant
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCommunication SkillsCertificate IIManagementForklift LicenceSkills
CleaningCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementAssemblyManufacturingCert IV 40116 Training and Assessment
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVHR LicenceEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsBarista/All-Rounder
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceManual Driver LicenceRSASkills
Customer ServiceMachine Operator
North Ward, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementAssemblyForkliftManufacturingMachiningMicrosoft ExcelHospitality Attendant
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
RSACleaningSkills
Customer ServiceBarista ExperienceFood SafetyPOSCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSubway Sandwich Artist From June 2025 - present
Currajong, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HospitalitySkills
ServingRestaurant ExperienceFood ServiceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Office
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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: customer service, communication skills 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 RSA.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: truck washer and detailer, delivery driver and factory hand/trades assistant.
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 4 years of professional experience.
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