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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 4%
Forklift 4%
Microsoft Office 3%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 36%
Bachelor's degree 32%
Vocational or technical training 25%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 10%
1-2 years 12%
3-5 years 32%

Current company

NEOCON INTERNATIONAL
AGS Automotive
BAXTER

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 26%
1-2 years 22%
2-5 years 41%

Browse Indeed's database of 360 profiles for Machine Operators in Halifax, NS

Last updated: Jul. 4, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Halifax, NS: $74,071 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $63,176$86,845 yearly

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CNC machinists and welder

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationDrivingClass 1 LicenceDriving LicenceWelding

Skills

MIG WeldingWeldingMetal FabricationAssemblyQuality InspectionTime Management

Converting Operator

Dartmouth, NS

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard Licence

Skills

Mechanical KnowledgeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Machine Operator(line Head)

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingClass 1 LicenceDriving LicenceCPR Certification

Skills

Technical SupportSales SupportSalesManagementLeadershipCommunication Skills

Press Machine Operator - Manual/Automatic

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

WeldingMachiningLoad & UnloadPower ToolsHand ToolsQuality Inspection

Machine Operator

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR CertificationForklift Licence

Skills

MachiningWeldingAssemblyWarehouse ExperienceManufacturingBlueprint Reading

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRBLS

Skills

Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookOrganizational SkillsForklift

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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 86 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: communication skills, forklift and microsoft office.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: First Aid Certification, 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/machine operator, press machine operator - manual/automatic and machine operator(line head).

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 4 years of professional experience.

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