Machine Operators for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills5%Time Management4%Machine Operation4%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
PepsiCo Foods
Saputo
Giesecke+Devrient
Time at current job
2-5 years100%
Browse Indeed's database of 716 profiles for Machine Operators in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Oct. 21, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $71,556 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,637 – $80,460 yearly
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Machine operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationConfined Space CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMechanical KnowledgeComputer OperationComputer ScienceMachine Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCashieringPoint-Of-Sale Transaction ManagementMachine Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipComputer OperationComputer ScienceComputer SkillsMultilingualMachine Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
PackagingMachine OperationShipping & ReceivingPackingPicking & PackingOrder PickingCNC Machine Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsScissor LiftDriving LicenceAir Brake Endorsement+8 moreSkills
CNCManufacturingCNC ProgrammingBlueprint ReadingCNC Milling MachineMillingWarehouse Coordinator/Forklift operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickingForkliftInventory ControlInventory 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 71 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, time management and machine operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: WHMIS Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: CNC machine operator and warehouse coordinator/forklift operator.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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