Machine Operators for hire in Peterborough, ON
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 5%
- Time Management
- 5%
- Organizational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 51%
- Vocational or technical training
- 23%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Lactalis
Post Consumer Brands
Emterra Environmental
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 40%
Browse Indeed's database of 749 profiles for Machine Operators in Peterborough, ON
Last updated: Oct. 27, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $81,466 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,939 – $103,797 yearly
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Machine Operator
Lakefield, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceSmart ServeMarketingFood Handler CertificationDriving LicenceDigital Marketing+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanical KnowledgeCNCSchedule ManagementComputer OperationMachine Operator / Production Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingForkliftShipping & ReceivingMaterials HandlingMachine OperationMachiningLine Operator/Mechanic
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) RegistrationSkills
Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareNXSolidworksAutoCADManufacturingPriming Department Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsConfined Space CertificationDangerous GoodsSmart Serve+7 moreSkills
Customer ServiceMaintenanceDrivingWarehouse ExperienceIndustrial PaintingForkliftMachine Operator / Team Lead
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Administrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipCoachingTeam ManagementTraining & DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisMachine Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Skills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingBand SawCuttingPower ToolsInterpreting Technical Drawings
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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 organizational skills.
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: technical operator and line operator/mechanic.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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