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Most popular skills

Forklift 5%
Machining 4%
Construction Experience 4%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 59%
Vocational or technical training 29%
Bachelor's degree 9%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 8%
3-5 years 16%
6-10 years 34%

Current company

Western Forest Products
All Type Drilling
Badget Glass

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 11%
1-2 years 15%
2-5 years 37%

Browse Indeed's database of 106 profiles for Machine Operators in Nanaimo, BC

Last updated: Jul. 11, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $102,912 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $87,654$120,826 yearly

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Train Conductor / Forklift Operator

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationShipping & ReceivingDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationForklift Licence

Skills

Driving LicenceFirst Aid CertificationShipping & ReceivingForkliftForklift LicenceConfined Space Certification

Saltwater Technician

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceForklift LicenceH2S Alive

Skills

Heavy LiftingFood PreparationEnglishHand ToolsOrganizational SkillsComputer Skills

Machinist Apprentice

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationConfined Space Certification

Skills

CNCManufacturingCADBlueprint ReadingMachiningCNC Programming

Business Owner/Operator

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Licenses & certifications

AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationCSTSConfined Space Certification

Skills

Microsoft OfficeLandscape MaintenanceDrivingConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceBlueprint Reading

Labourer

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Licenses & certifications

DrivingDriving LicenceWeldingConfined Space CertificationWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

Rebar InstallationBasic MathMathPower ToolsTraining & DevelopmentCleaning

Volenteer

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftAED CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

Shipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceMaterials HandlingOrder PickerLogisticsReach Truck

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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 84 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: forklift, machining and construction experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: First Aid Certification, Forklift and Confined Space Certification.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: saltwater technician, volenteer and pipe layer.

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 Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 11 years of professional experience.

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