Plant-Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Construction Experience7%Leadership5%Forklift5%Education level
Vocational or technical training31%High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree28%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Steritech
29MetalsAlma groupTime at current job
Less than a year43%More than 5 years29%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,232 profiles for Plant-Operators in Brisbane, Queensland
Last updated: 2 Oct 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $73,234 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,206 – $90,586 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Skilled Civil Labourer / Plant Operator
Sunnybank, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceMR LicenceCarpentrySkills
White CardDriver LicenceMR LicenceCarpentryLeadershipConstruction Experiencefitter and operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificateSkills
DrivingWeldingConstruction ExperienceFabricationForkliftAutomotive RepairPolymer Technician & Team Leader
Wynnum West, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space EntryForklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPlastics ExtrusionStrength TestingMachine SetupEquipment CalibrationQuality Control & CNC Operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceDiplomaSkills
CNCFood SafetyCustomer ServiceBarista ExperienceCash HandlingManagementMOBILE PLANT OPERATOR
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationManagementMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceQuality AssuranceProcess ImprovementMachine Operator
Mcdowall, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Customer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsPower ToolsHand ToolsData Entry
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What skills do plant-operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a plant operator include: construction experience, leadership and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for plant-operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to plant-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant-operators include: fitter and operator, mobile plant operator (fifo) and trades assistant — metal fabrication.
What level of education is common for a plant operator?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a plant operator in Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant operator?
Most plant-operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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