Machine Operators for hire in Cork, County Cork

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 Cork, County Cork to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    526

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management
    5%
    Communication Skills
    5%
    English
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    64%
    High school diploma or GED
    21%
    Bachelor's degree
    11%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
  • Current company

    • Ferrero
    • Johnson & Johnson
    • Boston Scientific
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 526 profiles for Machine Operators in Cork

Last updated: 11 Nov 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cork: €61,066 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from €38,909 – €95,841 yearly
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  • All-Round Operator(2:1

    Cork

    Licenses & certifications

    Road Rollers

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMachine OperationExcavatorMaintenanceRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment
  • General Operative

    Cork

    Licenses & certifications

    Power Pallet Truck CertificateReach Forklift LicenceForklift LicenceManual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsManufacturingGMPPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UsePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) AdherencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Machine Operator

    Cork

    Licenses & certifications

    Power Pallet Truck Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperiencePackingPackagingPicking & Packing
  • General Operative

    Cork

    Licenses & certifications

    Forklift Licence

    Skills

    Forklift LicenceManual HandlingOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCAD
  • Machine Operator

    Cork

    Licenses & certifications

    MIG WeldingFirst Aid CertificationIPAF

    Skills

    MaintenanceEquipment RepairEquipment TroubleshootingCorrective MaintenancePreventive MaintenancePredictive Maintenance
  • Machine Specialist

    Cork

    Licenses & certifications

    Manual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Manual HandlingManual Handling CertificatePortugueseEnglishItalianCNC Lathe

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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: time management, communication skills and english.

What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Manual Handling Certificate, Forklift Licence and Power Pallet Truck Certificate.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

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

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 Cork, County Cork, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most machine operators have 9 years of professional experience.

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