Machine Operators for hire in Galway, County Galway

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

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    294

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Manufacturing7%
    Assembly5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training52%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    High school diploma or GED17%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    3-5 years30%
    More than 10 years20%
  • Current company

    Medtronic
    Celestica
    ZIMMER BIOMET
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years33%
    More than 5 years33%
    Less than a year17%

Browse Indeed's database of 294 profiles for Machine Operators in Galway

Last updated: 22 Oct 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Galway: €55,744 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from €35,682 – €87,086 yearly

*Indeed data (IE)

  • Injection Moulding Machine Operator

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationB Driving LicenceManual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingLeadershipCommunication Skills
  • Manufacturing /Production Technician

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    ISO 9001Forklift LicenceERP SystemsManual Handling CertificateGMP

    Skills

    ManufacturingAssemblyMachine OperationEquipment TroubleshootingQuality ControlQuality Inspection
  • CNC Pressbrake Operator

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPress Brake MachineWeldingMaintenanceCraneCNC
  • PRODUCTION OPERATOR

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    Equipment CalibrationContinuous ImprovementQuality AssuranceManufacturingLeanEU Good Distribution Practice (GDP)+6 more

    Skills

    GMPManufacturingQuality AssuranceQuality ControlEquipment CalibrationLean
  • PRODUCTION OPERATOR

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    PSA LicenceManual Handling CertificateGMP

    Skills

    GMPPackingPackagingMachine OperationQuality InspectionMaintenance
  • Production Operator

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationManual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    PackingPackagingPicking & PackingShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceComputer Skills

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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 76 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: communication skills, manufacturing and assembly.

What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?

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

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, production operator and CNC pressbrake 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 Galway, County Galway, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most machine operators have 6 years of professional experience.

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