Operators for hire in Thunder Bay, ON
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills5%Communication Skills4%Time Management4%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree26%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
BELL CANADA
Kimberly Clark
Wendy’s
Time at current job
Less than a year80%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,104 profiles for Operators in Thunder Bay, ON
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Thunder Bay, ON: $94,180 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,718 – $117,144 yearly
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Millwright/ Hoist Mechanic
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Red SealMillwrightFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMillwrightMaintenanceWeldingOperator in Training: Water and Wastewater Operator (Term Contract)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintenanceElectrical ExperienceMentor and Peer Support ExperienceSupervising ExperienceParts Advisor & Estimator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR CertificationDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Auto EstimatingCustomer ServiceTeam CoordinationProcess ImprovementBusiness Process ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisMaintenance Technician (Camp Infrastructure)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipDefect Resolution Root Cause AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisFailure AnalysisCondition Monitoring Maintenance MethodsMaintenance Mechanic Trades 3
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceHigh School Diploma or GEDFirst Aid CertificationChainsawCPRMechanic Experience+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceWHMIS CertificationRenovationInventory ControlPreventative MaintenanceSchematicsEquipment Operator/ DZ Driver
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationClass D LicenceDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Dump TruckHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationDrilling TechniqueDrillsTanker
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What's the average time to fill an operator role?
The average time to fill an operator role is 75 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, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for operators?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: First Aid Certification, 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: maintenance mechanic trades 3, press operator; saw & stretcher operator and operator in training: water and wastewater operator (term contract).
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 Thunder Bay, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operator?
Most operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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