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 more

    Skills

    ForkliftMaintenancePackagingManufacturingMachiningBlueprint Reading
  • General Labourer

    Red Deer, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationH2S AwarenessClass 1 LicenceAutomatic Transmission+5 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingUnloadingLoad & UnloadForkliftWarehouse ExperienceMachine Operation
  • Journeyman Welder

    Red Deer, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    Red SealRed Seal Endorsement – WelderForkliftFlux-Cored WeldingLoader OperationWelding+10 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFCAWFlux-Cored WeldingMIG Welding
  • Commercial Driver

    Red Deer, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    Class 3 LicenceForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+4 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsForkliftUnloadingMaterial Moving and Warehousing ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceMaterials Handling
  • Owner/Operator

    Red Deer, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 1 LicenceCPR Certification+4 more

    Skills

    DrivingPower ToolsCustomer ServiceServingDelivery Driver ExperienceForklift
  • Laborer

    Red Deer, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    AED CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationH2S AwarenessCPR Level C and AED CertificationCPR+5 more

    Skills

    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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