Machine-Operators for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Forklift4%Communication Skills4%Time Management4%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years6%3-5 years18%Current company
HOWE SOUND PULP AND PAPER
Western Forest Products
3 CintasTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years7%2-5 years37%
Browse Indeed's database of 174 profiles for Machine-Operators in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Aug. 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $101,232 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $90,449 – $113,300 yearly
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Train Conductor / Forklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Warehouse ExperienceForkliftFirst Aid CertificationShipping & ReceivingLOTOSkid Steer Loader+6 moreSkills
Driving LicenceFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceConfined Space CertificationWarehouse ExperienceRail Transport ExperienceHealth Care Aide
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingDriving LicenceFood Safety+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementForkliftQuality InspectionCleaningEnglishHealth Care Aide
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationMachine OperationCPRFood Safety CertificationCPR CertificationFood Safety+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwarePatient CareInfection Control InterventionsTeam CoordinationFABRICATION WELDER
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationForklift Licence+1 moreSkills
MIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingTIG WeldingTIG WelderStick WeldingMachine Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceCSTS+2 moreSkills
LeadershipUtilities Construction and Maintenance ExperienceBlueprint ReadingConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationTeam LeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCSTSSkills
LeadershipExcavatorDozerLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderBackhoe Operation
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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 79 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, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
What are some job titles related to machine-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine-operators include: health care aide, pro sales/shipping & receiving department manager and ferrous foreman / shear operator / equipment 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 Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine-operators have 5 years of professional experience.
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