Machine-Operators for hire in Waterloo, ON
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Most popular skills
Machine Operation7%Organizational Skills5%Team Coordination5%Education level
High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree25%Master's degree23%Years of experience
6-10 years40%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
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2-5 years50%1-2 years25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,021 profiles for Machine-Operators in Waterloo, ON
Last updated: Sep. 27, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $78,872 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $69,273 – $89,801 yearly
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MACHINE OPERATOR
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsQuickbooksFirst Aid CertificationCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCNCBlueprint ReadingQuality ControlMechanical KnowledgeTeam CoordinationSetup/Machine Operator
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationLaw EnforcementSkills
Communication SkillsDecision MakingCommunity EngagementComputer OperationComputer SkillsDrivingMachine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+2 moreSkills
WHMIS CertificationCNC Milling MachineMillingMilling MachinesCNCLatheMachine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
DrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsMachine Operator
Waterloo, Ontario
Skills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceSanitationTeam CoordinationMachine Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Skills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMaterials HandlingOrder Picking
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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: machine operation, organizational skills and team coordination.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: First Aid Certification, Forklift 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: setup/machine operator and relief line operator / 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 Waterloo, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine-operators have 6 years of professional experience.
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