Skill pathway
Machine Operation
Trades & Construction
A career-specific capability curated from the official Jobs and Skills Australia ANZSCO description and tasks for Other Machine Operators.
Why employers ask for Machine Operation
Machine Operation shows up in the skill requirements for 60 of the Australian careers we track, including Other Machine Operators, Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers, Livestock Farmers. 2 of the job listings currently on SkillHarbour name it as a requirement.
Where to learn Machine Operation
Start here (beginner)
Careers that use Machine Operation
Other Machine Operators
$81k · needed at level 3 of 5
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Livestock Farmers
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Aquaculture Workers
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Precision Metal Trades Workers
$80k · needed at level 3 of 5
Butchers and Smallgoods Makers
$81k · needed at level 3 of 5
Bricklayers and Stonemasons
$120k · needed at level 3 of 5
Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers
$100k · needed at level 2 of 5
Gardeners
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers
Not published · needed at level 2 of 5
Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers
$88k · needed at level 3 of 5
Metal Fitters and Machinists
$136k · needed at level 3 of 5
Print Finishers and Screen Printers
$50k · needed at level 3 of 5
Printers
$73k · needed at level 3 of 5
Greenkeepers
$76k · needed at level 3 of 5
Signwriters
$78k · needed at level 3 of 5
Bakers and Pastrycooks
$74k · needed at level 3 of 5
Sheetmetal Trades Workers
$82k · needed at level 3 of 5
Graphic Pre-press Trades Workers
$92k · needed at level 3 of 5
Canvas and Leather Goods Makers
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Other Construction and Mining Labourers
$98k · needed at level 3 of 5
Paving and Surfacing Labourers
$72k · needed at level 3 of 5
Service Station Attendants
$64k · needed at level 3 of 5
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers
$73k · needed at level 3 of 5
Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
$106k · needed at level 2 of 5
Sewing Machinists
$55k · needed at level 2 of 5
Security Officers and Guards
$95k · needed at level 3 of 5
Mail Sorters
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Photographic Developers and Printers
$73k · needed at level 3 of 5
Forestry and Logging Workers
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators
$89k · needed at level 3 of 5
Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators
$89k · needed at level 3 of 5
Food and Drink Factory Workers
$86k · needed at level 3 of 5
Packers
$71k · needed at level 4 of 5
Other Cleaners
$70k · needed at level 3 of 5
Railway Track Workers
$139k · needed at level 3 of 5
Commercial Cleaners
$65k · needed at level 3 of 5
Metal Engineering Process Workers
$63k · needed at level 3 of 5
Deck and Fishing Hands
$89k · needed at level 3 of 5
Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators
$73k · needed at level 3 of 5
Timber and Wood Process Workers
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Garden and Nursery Labourers
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Livestock Farm Workers
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Industrial Spraypainters
$89k · needed at level 3 of 5
Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators
$75k · needed at level 3 of 5
Other Factory Process Workers
$79k · needed at level 3 of 5
Meat, Poultry and Seafood Process Workers
$65k · needed at level 3 of 5
Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators
$64k · needed at level 3 of 5
Concreters
$115k · needed at level 3 of 5
Meat Boners and Slicers, and Slaughterers
$85k · needed at level 3 of 5
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Storepersons
$69k · needed at level 4 of 5
Laundry Workers
$60k · needed at level 3 of 5
Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers
$84k · needed at level 3 of 5
Recycling and Rubbish Collectors
$76k · needed at level 3 of 5
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Crop Farm Workers
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Printing Assistants and Table Workers
$65k · needed at level 3 of 5
Insulation and Home Improvement Installers
$84k · needed at level 3 of 5