Machine Operators for hire in George Town, Penang

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    1,255

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    English
    14%
    Communication Skills
    14%
    Time Management
    14%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    82%
    Bachelor's degree
    18%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    40%
    More than 10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Flextronics
    • Western Digital
    • Kyocera AVX
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    67%
    1-2 years
    33%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,255 profiles for Machine Operators in George Town, Penang

Last updated: 30 Oct 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in George Town, Penang: RM28,945 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from RM20,748 – RM40,378 yearly
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*Indeed data (MY)

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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 66 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: english, communication skills and time management.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: operator, TECHNICIAN II and sheet metal / 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 George Town, Penang, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most machine operators have 2 years of professional experience.

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