Plant-Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Maintenance6%Customer Service4%Microsoft Office4%Education level
Vocational or technical training33%High school diploma or GED25%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
Aus Mining Personnel with Cairns Regional CouncilBARGAIN CAR RENTALS
Bauer's Organic FarmTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years30%2-5 years15%
Browse Indeed's database of 229 profiles for Plant-Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $69,877 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,013 – $73,967 yearly
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Professional Welder / Fabricator
Portsmith, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceStandard 11Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR Licence+1 moreSkills
Driver LicenceHR LicenceWhite CardStandard 11Confined Space EntryForklift Licenceforklift operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
ForkliftMachiningMaintenanceInventory ControlPallet JackMicrosoft ExcelADVISOR | ETHERIDGE SHIRE COUNCIL
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryMR LicenceSkills
Training & DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementTrade Assistant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
MaintenanceCleaningLeadershipMachine Operator / Maintenance Technician
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationGermanCPR CertificationSkills
CADSolidworksMicrosoft OfficeAssemblyMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeFitter Machinist
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Work Safely at HeightsHC LicenceMSICEWP TicketSkills
MaintenanceMachiningFabricationManagementProject ManagementMechanical Knowledge
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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: maintenance, customer service and microsoft office.
What licenses or certifications are common for a plant operator?
Common licenses or certifications for plant-operators include: First Aid Certification, White Card and Work Safely at Heights.
What are some job titles related to plant-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant-operators include: MINE CONTROLLER, machine operator / maintenance technician and ADVISOR | ETHERIDGE SHIRE COUNCIL.
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 Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant operator?
Most plant-operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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