Machine Operators

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Median Average:
$62,142
Machine Operators in Australia median base salary $62,142/yr. Information is based on 56 Machine Operators jobs advertised between April 2023 and April 2024.
How much do Machine Operators earn in Australia? The average salary of Machine Operators is $62,142 in Australia
$62,142 /yr
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Average $62,142
Range $60K - $70K
Last updated April 19 2024
The average pay range for Machine Operators is between $60K and $70K. Salaries vary from a low of $40K up to $90K per year. The average number of Machine Operators roles advertised per month is 16 in Australia between April 2023 and April 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Machine Operators? The most common skills required for a Machine Operators are:
Meat Meat Fitness Numeracy Hygiene Cleaning Packing Maintenance Technical Lifting Cutting Maintenance Mechanical Materials Cleaning Reporting Fitness Planning Training Compliance Export Sales Manufacturing Excel Screening Lifting Machinery Policies Engineering Hygiene
See all 30 skills

These skills are most commonly found in Machine Operators job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated October 15 2023
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Machine Operators roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Machine Operators roles. See what salaries they paid for Machine Operators in Australia. See how they compare to the average Machine Operators salary of $65,071.
Staff Australia Recruitment Services P/L
Melbourne (96%), Brisbane (4%)
1,333

$51K-$71K

(($3,553))

$51K-$71K
(($3,553))
Programmed Skilled Workforce
Brisbane (59%), Melbourne (20%), Townsville (8%), Geelong (5%) +3 others
796

$53K-$109K

($16,456)

$53K-$109K
($16,456)
Harrison Barratt Group (HBG)
Sydney (66%), Newcastle (19%), Canberra (15%)
358

$58K-$87K

($7,429)

$58K-$87K
($7,429)
Evolve Scientific Recruitment
Melbourne (77%), Brisbane (32%), Sydney (3%)
572

$49K-$63K

(($8,721))

$49K-$63K
(($8,721))
Thiess Pty Ltd
Townsville (49%), Brisbane (38%), Newcastle (12%)
563

$89K-$148K

($53,757)

$89K-$148K
($53,757)
Last Updated April 16 2022
How many years does it take to become a Furnace Operator?
Most candidates undertake an average of 3 years Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics prior to being appointed as a Furnace Operator.
Average Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics required to become a Furnace Operator
Last updated April 14 2024
Most candidates have on average 6 years working experience prior to becoming a Furnace Operator.
Average Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics required to become a Furnace Operator
Last updated April 14 2024
Where are Machine Operators in Australia sourced from?
Machine Operators are sourced from
these companies
BlueScope Steel
One Harvest
Somerville Retail services
Goodman Fielder
Australia Post
Machine Operators are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
TAFE
Deakin University
Chisholm Institute
RMIT University
Swinburne University of Technology
Last updated April 19 2024