Operators for hire in Kitchener, ON
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills5%Machining4%Communication Skills3%Education level
Bachelor's degree32%High school diploma or GED32%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
3-5 years40%1-2 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years38%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 58,186 profiles for Operators in Kitchener, ON
Last updated: Sep. 27, 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $75,508 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,230 – $101,395 yearly
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CNC Plasma Operator
Cambridge, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCNC Laser CuttingTime ManagementMACHINE OPERATOR
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsQuickbooksFirst Aid CertificationCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCNCBlueprint ReadingQuality ControlMechanical KnowledgeTeam CoordinationCNC Plasma Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCraneLLQPOverhead Cranes+1 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementEnglishRecruitingPress operator
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCraneOverhead CranesSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCNC Milling MachineMillingMilling MachinesCNCLASER OPERATOR
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCraneOverhead CranesForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementInterpreting Technical DrawingsEnglishOverhead CranesMIG WeldingBlueprint ReadingMachine Operator
Cambridge, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a LicenceClass 1 LicenceDriving LicenceAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Team CoordinationPress Brake MachinePress OperationCalipersQuality InspectionMaterials Handling
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What's the average time to fill an operator role?
The average time to fill an operator role is 81 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: organizational skills, machining and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for operators?
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, CNC plasma operator and press operator.
What level of education is common for an operator?
Bachelor's degree 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 6 years of professional experience.
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