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Most popular skills

Forklift 6%
Construction 4%
Machining 3%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 53%
Vocational or technical training 36%
Bachelor's degree 6%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

Western Forest Products
Varsteel Ltd
Badget Glass

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 11%
1-2 years 14%
2-5 years 43%

Browse Indeed's database of 107 profiles for Machine Operators in Nanaimo, BC

Last updated: Jun. 21, 2026

Machinist Apprentice

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationConfined Space Certification

Skills

CNCManufacturingCADBlueprint ReadingMachiningCNC Programming

Heavy Equipment Operator / Crew Leader

Lake Cowichan, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceAutoCADExcavatorDriving Licence

Skills

ConstructionConcrete FinishingLeadershipMaintenanceRiggingMaterials Handling

Inventory Management & Production Associate

Chemainus, BC

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFoodsafeForklift Licence

Skills

Inventory ManagementOrder FulfillmentCustomer ServiceTraining & Development

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

CSTSAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

ExcavatorCaterpillarBackhoe OperationShipping & ReceivingForkliftMechanical Knowledge

CNC Machine Operator

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS Certification

Skills

CNCCalipersBlueprint ReadingCNC Laser CuttingPress Brake MachineFood Preparation

Machine Operator for Panel Production Line

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

Forklift

Skills

EnglishHindiPunjabi

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The average time to fill a machine operator role is 90 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, construction and machining.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Forklift, First Aid Certification 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: fulfillment associate, production worker and machine operator for panel production line.

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 10 years of professional experience.

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