Machine Operators for hire in Peterborough, ON
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Most popular skills
Time Management4%Quality Control4%Heavy Lifting4%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Vocational or technical training20%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years8%3-5 years22%Current company
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Ventra PlasticsProtoplast IncTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years19%2-5 years45%
Browse Indeed's database of 593 profiles for Machine Operators in Peterborough, ON
Last updated: Aug. 1, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $76,145 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,564 – $87,105 yearly
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Machine Operator
Lakefield, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceSmart ServeDrivingDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeCNCTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceServingGeneral Laborer/Machine Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationPallet DollyWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingCraneDriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsChildcareDaycare ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenPainter / Power Washer
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCarpentryWoodworkingDriving LicenceWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
Heavy LiftingManufacturingConstruction ExperiencePower ToolsHand ToolsCarpentryMachine Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeForkliftFood HandlingFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceSkills
BartendingDrivingServingRestaurant ExperienceFood HandlingSecurityBrake Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationConfined Space CertificationSkills
Computer ScienceComputer NetworkingMechanical KnowledgeCNC ProgrammingBlueprint ReadingBasic MathMachine Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationFood HandlingFood Handler CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceServingCommunication SkillsPOSSalesForklift
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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: time management, quality control and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driving Licence, Forklift and Driving.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: technical operator/leadhand, brake operator and general laborer/machine 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 Peterborough, ON, 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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