Machine Operators for hire in Athlone, County Westmeath

Find machine operators who set up, operate, and maintain various machines in industries like manufacturing and construction, requiring skills in troubleshooting, safety protocols, and equipment monitoring. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Athlone, County Westmeath to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    103

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    6%
    Communication Skills
    6%
    Maintenance
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    39%
    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    Master's degree
    21%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Solventum
    • Medtronic
    • SuperValu
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    1-2 years
    17%
    2-5 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 103 profiles for Machine Operators in Athlone

Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Athlone: €56,754 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from €51,397 – €62,669 yearly
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  • Back Door & General Assistance

    Athlone

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationForklift LicenceB Driving Licence

    Skills

    Forklift LicenceManual HandlingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsMachine Operation
  • Machine Operator

    Athlone

    Licenses & certifications

    Manual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Forklift LicenceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsForkliftEnglishCleaning
  • Production Operator

    Athlone

    Licenses & certifications

    Manual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Warehouse ExperienceManufacturingPicking & PackingShipping & ReceivingHeavy LiftingCommunication Skills
  • Production Operator

    Athlone

    Licenses & certifications

    AutoCAD

    Skills

    Preventative MaintenanceMaintenanceInjection MouldingInjection Moulding MachinesMaterials HandlingManufacturing
  • Rewinding Operator

    Athlone

    Licenses & certifications

    Forklift Licence

    Skills

    Forklift LicenceOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCNCCNC MachiningMachine Operation
  • Warehouse Operative

    Athlone

    Licenses & certifications

    Operating SystemsMTACompTIA A+CompTIA Network+

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Windows ServerWindowsLANNetwork Protocols

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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 71 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: customer service, communication skills and maintenance.

What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Manual Handling Certificate, Forklift Licence and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

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

What level of education is common for a machine operator?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Athlone, County Westmeath, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 8 years of professional experience.

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