Machine-Operators for hire in Thunder Bay, ON
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Leadership4%Time Management4%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training28%Master's degree18%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years18%3-5 years22%Current company
Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper IncTim hortons
A-Line Packaging IncTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years13%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 117 profiles for Machine-Operators in Thunder Bay, ON
Last updated: Aug. 19, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Thunder Bay, ON: $98,626 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $83,320 – $116,743 yearly
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CNC Machine operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBookkeepingCPRCPR CertificationTypingSkills
Communication SkillsData EntryComputer SkillsWriting SkillsClerical ProcessingWritten Report WritingMachine Operator, Working Foreman
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftEmergency Preparedness PlanningWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsTeam ManagementCrane OperationPermit to Work Procedures+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeSample Preparation Technician
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Lean ManufacturingWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLeanGd&tImplementing Lean Manufacturing Processes+3 moreSkills
CNC LatheFanucTime ManagementCADSolidworksCATIAOperations Assistant 2
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsAED CertificationSelf-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)CPRCPR Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsSalesMarketingMicrosoft ExcelSchedule ManagementOne-to-One Patient Watch (Use of Force)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeForkliftWHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipWHMIS CertificationWriting SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer Service OrientationSwing Manager
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingFood Safety CertificationDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHand ToolsTeam CoordinationMachine OperationProcess Improvement
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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 80 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification 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: CNC machine operator, swing manager and operations assistant 2.
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 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 7 years of professional experience.
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