Machine Operators for hire in Thunder Bay, ON
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Organizational Skills5%Leadership4%Education level
Vocational or technical training35%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
More than 5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 163 profiles for Machine Operators in Thunder Bay, ON
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Thunder Bay, ON: $88,773 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,040 – $112,516 yearly
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Housing Maintenance worker
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
HoistsFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceRiggingConfined Space CertificationWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMaintenancePlumbingMechanical KnowledgeMachine Operator, Working Foreman
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationEmergency Preparedness PlanningWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsTeam Management+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeCNC Machine Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationLeanSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCNC ProgrammingCADCorrectional Officer I
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceCorrectional Facilities (Work Settings)Machine OperationCNCAutomotive RepairDriving Licence+11 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingEnglishMultilingualMerchandisingSnow Plowing Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRDriving LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointBilingualMicrosoft WordSnow RemovalAdvanced Machine Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
LeadershipCNCAluminumMetal FabricationInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint Reading
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driving Licence, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: pipefitter & boilermaker assistant, warehouse manager and advanced machine operator.
What level of education is common for a machine operator?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Thunder Bay, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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