Operators for hire in Kitchener, ON

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills5%
    Organizational Skills5%
    Machining4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED41%
    Bachelor's degree26%
    Vocational or technical training18%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years28%
    6-10 years28%
  • Current company

    Ami Jemal
    Apotex Pharmachem
    Arriscraft
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year23%
    1-2 years23%
    2-5 years55%

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Last updated: Aug. 14, 2026

Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $76,183 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $56,315$103,060 yearly

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  • Production Line Operator / Racker

    Kitchener, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingWHMIS CertificationTime ManagementReach TruckInventory ControlPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use
  • Machine Operator

    Kitchener, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationForklift Operator ExperienceCPRCPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementMachine OperationAssemblyAssembly Line ExperienceQuality ControlOperations Management
  • Set-up Operator

    Kitchener, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementSchematicsBlueprint ReadingManufacturingMechanical KnowledgeTeam Coordination
  • Machine Operator

    Kitchener, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Customer ServicePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use

    Skills

    Time ManagementWHMIS CertificationMotor Vehicle Body Repair and Refinishing ExperienceDamage AssessmentSandingQuality Inspection
  • CNC Operator

    Kitchener, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationInternet of Things

    Skills

    Press Brake MachinePress OperationMachiningCNCInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint Reading
  • Machine Operator

    Kitchener, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftNDT CertificationForklift LicenceNon-Destructive Testing

    Skills

    Quality AssuranceRoutine Maintenance InspectionsMaintenanceAutoCADCAD SoftwareCAD

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What's the average time to fill an Operator role?

The average time to fill an Operator role is 84 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do operators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an Operator include: communication skills, organizational skills and machining.

What licenses or certifications are common for an Operator?

Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Forklift, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and WHMIS Certification.

What are some job titles related to operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: machine operator, flex utility operator and production operator.

What level of education is common for an Operator?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an Operator in Kitchener, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an Operator?

Most operators have 5 years of professional experience.

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