Plant Operators for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Management6%Leadership6%Education level
Bachelor's degree35%High school diploma or GED35%Vocational or technical training29%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years2%3-5 years10%Current company
AC & RJ MORGANAnglo American
Base Materials LimtiedTime at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years17%2-5 years21%
Browse Indeed's database of 138 profiles for Plant Operators in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 25 July 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $101,330 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,229 – $136,488 yearly
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Process Operator
Bakers Creek, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsSAPConfined Space EntryMSICForklift LicenceSkills
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointScaffold Supervisor
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsAdvanced Scaffolding TicketEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordManagementFounder & Principal Consultant
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Project ManagementAssociate's DegreePMI CertificationSkills
Continuous ImprovementManagementCMMSInventory ControlNegotiationERP SystemsPLANT OPERATOR
Andergrove, Queensland
Skills
Standard 11Driver LicenceHospitality ManagementRSAComputer SkillsSalesDozer Operator
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
Customer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeOffice ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsDigger Operator
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
LeadershipManagementTraining & DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementMentoring
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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 a plant operator?
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: plant operator/labourer, digger operator and mobile plant operator.
What level of education is common for a plant operator?
Bachelor's degree 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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