Machine Operators for hire in Thunder Bay, ON

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    6%
    Organizational Skills
    5%
    Leadership
    4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    39%
    Vocational or technical training
    34%
    Bachelor's degree
    15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Cpkc
    • Walmart Distribution Centre
    • Canadian pacific railway
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 215 profiles for Machine Operators in Thunder Bay, ON

Last updated: Nov. 11, 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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  • Machine Operator, Working Foreman

    Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationEmergency Preparedness PlanningWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsTeam Management+11 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office
  • CNC Machine Operator

    Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationLean

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCNC ProgrammingCAD
  • Correctional Officer I

    Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Class G LicenceCorrectional Facilities (Work Settings)Machine OperationCNCAutomotive RepairDriving Licence+11 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingEnglishMultilingualMerchandising
  • Advanced Machine Operator

    Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFirst Aid Protocols

    Skills

    LeadershipCNCAluminumMetal FabricationInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint Reading
  • Train Conductor

    Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationConfined Space Certification

    Skills

    WeldingManufacturingMachine OperationAssemblyMicrosoft ExcelForklift
  • Loader Operator

    Thunder Bay, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDozerDriving LicenceCSTS+1 more

    Skills

    DozerLoader OperationExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceMechanical Knowledge

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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: 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 WHMIS 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?

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 12 years of professional experience.

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