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Most popular skills

Manufacturing 6%
Communication Skills 6%
Assembly 4%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 51%
Bachelor's degree 24%
Vocational or technical training 24%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 22%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 12%
1-2 years 44%
2-5 years 28%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,410 profiles for Machine Operators in Waterloo, ON

Last updated: Jul. 4, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $78,125 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $65,759$92,817 yearly

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Machine Operator/Assembler

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeAutodeskSolidworksManufacturingAutodesk Inventor

Skills

ManufacturingPackagingMechanical KnowledgeWarehouse ExperienceQuality InspectionMachining

Machine Operator

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

AssemblyQuality ControlTime ManagementCNCQuality InspectionContinuous Improvement

Machine Operator

Waterloo, ON

Licenses & certifications

Computer NetworkingSystem AdministrationZendeskIntune

Skills

Customer ServiceServiceNowTraining & DevelopmentZendeskActive Directory

Machine Operator / QA Support

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

Food SafetyEnvironmental MonitoringQuality AssuranceMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Machine Operator

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceClass D Licence

Skills

ManufacturingEnglishDrivingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPower Tools

Machine Operator/Aerator/Assistant Feeder

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftForklift Licence

Skills

Communication SkillsManufacturingCleaningHeavy LiftingQuality AssuranceMachining

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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 86 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: manufacturing, communication skills and assembly.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: First Aid Certification, Forklift and AED Certification.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: machine operator / QA support, machine operator/assembler and machine operator/aerator/assistant feeder.

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 9 years of professional experience.

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