Plant-Operators for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Management5%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Bachelor's degree32%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal
ALS Industrial Queensland AUSAmpol refinery,/ woodgroupTime at current job
2-5 years67%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 121 profiles for Plant-Operators in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $104,343 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $79,724 – $136,564 yearly
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WHSE Safety Adviser
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceRSAHR LicenceSkills
Training & DevelopmentPresentation SkillsManagementDiplomaConfined Space EntryWork Safely at HeightsHAUL TRUCK OPERATOR
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceHR LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsSafe Work PracticesOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceEquipment Safety ProceduresSafety Protocol AdherencePre-Start Equipment ChecksScaffold Supervisor
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordManagementOperator
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceAgricultureForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationDriver LicenceCarpentryProcess Operator
Bakers Creek, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsSAPConfined Space EntryMSICForklift LicenceSkills
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointBoilermaker/Welder
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationStandard 11Work Safely at HeightsCPR Certification+3 moreSkills
Construction Experience
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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: communication skills, management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for plant-operators include: Driver Licence, Work Safely at Heights and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to plant-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant-operators include: digger operator, operator and process operator.
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 Mackay, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant operator?
Most plant-operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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