Machine-Operators for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Time Management6%Communication Skills4%Machining4%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree33%Vocational or technical training20%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years8%3-5 years30%Current company
Michelin North America
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Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years14%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 630 profiles for Machine-Operators in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Aug. 19, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $73,754 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,104 – $83,553 yearly
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Machine Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Class 5 LicenceReach Truck+6 moreSkills
Electrical EngineeringFilingForkliftPallet DollyPallet JackData EntryCNC Machine Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Network ProtocolsNetwork SecurityNetwork InfrastructureFTPAuthenticationNetwork Administration+5 moreSkills
LANSSLBasic MathTCPTCP/IPOperating SystemsWelder / Bender Machine Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriving LicenceWeldingAir Brake EndorsementGas Metal Arc WeldingMIG Welding+7 moreSkills
MIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingAluminumForklift Operator
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass 5 LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Warehouse ExperienceForkliftMaterials HandlingQuality InspectionManufacturingPallet DollyMachine Operator/Packager
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSchedule ManagementCustomer ServicePallet DollyVolunteering
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementBasic MathTeam CoordinationDecision MakingSchedule Management
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What's the average time to fill a machine operator role?
The average time to fill a machine operator role is 80 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do machine-operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a machine operator include: time management, communication skills and machining.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, Forklift and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine-operators include: forklift operator, converting operator and CNC machinist.
What level of education is common for a machine operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine-operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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