Machine-Operators for hire in Red Deer, AB
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Most popular skills
Forklift5%Communication Skills4%Heavy Lifting3%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Bachelor's degree28%Vocational or technical training15%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Q2 Artificial Lift Services
Olymel
Abel
Time at current job
1-2 years29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 258 profiles for Machine-Operators in Red Deer, AB
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Red Deer, AB: $131,629 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $121,231 – $142,920 yearly
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General Plant Machine Operator
Penhold, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftProfessional Driving ExperienceMotor Vehicle Transportation ExperienceClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving+6 moreSkills
ForkliftMaintenancePackagingManufacturingMachiningBlueprint ReadingGeneral Labourer
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationH2S AwarenessClass 1 LicenceAutomatic Transmission+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingUnloadingLoad & UnloadForkliftWarehouse ExperienceMachine OperationJourneyman Welder
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Red SealRed Seal Endorsement – WelderForkliftFlux-Cored WeldingLoader OperationWelding+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFCAWFlux-Cored WeldingMIG WeldingCommercial Driver
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsForkliftUnloadingMaterial Moving and Warehousing ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceMaterials HandlingOwner/Operator
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 1 LicenceCPR Certification+4 moreSkills
DrivingPower ToolsCustomer ServiceServingDelivery Driver ExperienceForkliftLaborer
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationH2S AwarenessCPR Level C and AED CertificationCPR+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHand ToolsPower ToolsRiggingConstruction Experience
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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 70 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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: First Aid Certification, Class 5 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: general labourer, owner/operator and asset maintenance coordenator.
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 Red Deer, AB, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine-operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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