Plant-Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Maintenance5%Microsoft Office4%Mechanical Knowledge3%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%3-5 years30%Current company
ARC WindAus Mining Personnel with Cairns Regional CouncilBARGAIN CAR RENTALS
Time at current job
More than 5 years80%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 221 profiles for Plant-Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 3 Oct 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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Machine 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 KnowledgeLeading Hand/Supervisor General Revenue Workshop
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftManagementSkills
Driver LicenceSAPOracleQuickbooksMicrosoft OfficeCommunication Skillsforklift operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
ForkliftMachiningMaintenanceInventory ControlPallet JackMicrosoft ExcelCustomer service with everyone
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationAntMR LicenceSkills
Driver LicenceWhite CardAntTraining & DevelopmentMR LicenceCustomer ServiceLandscaping Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardRCGRSAForklift LicenceManual HandlingSkills
EnglishWhite CardMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordLaundryGardening
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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, microsoft office and mechanical knowledge.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for plant-operators include: First Aid Certification, White Card 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: machine operator / maintenance technician, sole trader / civil construction contractor and fitter machinist.
What level of education is common for a plant operator?
High school diploma or GED 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 22 years of professional experience.
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