CNC Machinist Jobs
CNC Machinist jobs are open across aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturing, and defense, at every level from entry-level operator to senior machinist and programmer, with specializations in multi-axis milling, turning, and precision grinding. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About the Role
As a CNC Machinist, you will play a vital role in our precision manufacturing operations, ensuring the creation of high-quality components through expert machine operation and technical oversight. You will leverage your technical proficiency to optimize production workflows and maintain the integrity of complex assemblies, directly contributing to the excellence of our output.
Responsibilities
- Configure and operate advanced CNC machinery to produce intricate components and subassemblies by interpreting detailed blueprints and technical specifications.
- Execute program uploads and modifications, manage setup sheets, and perform precise tooling adjustments to ensure optimal machine performance.
- Proactively troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide actionable data to engineering teams to enhance process efficiency.
- Maintain rigorous documentation and production logs to support continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance standards.
- Perform essential finishing tasks, including deburring and tool sharpening, to ensure all parts meet exact design tolerances.
- Collaborate with production leadership to streamline workflows and maintain high output standards with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 18+ months of hands-on experience in CNC machine operation and setup.
- Proficiency in CNC tooling, machine changeovers, and 2-4 axis CNC lathe operation.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for 8-hour shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and work instructions.
- Strong analytical skills for identifying and resolving production bottlenecks.
- Experience working within a fast-paced, continuous production environment.
About the Role
As a CNC Machinist, you will play a vital role in our precision manufacturing operations, ensuring the creation of high-quality components through expert machine operation and technical oversight. You will leverage your technical proficiency to optimize production workflows and maintain the integrity of complex assemblies, directly contributing to the excellence of our output.
Responsibilities
- Configure and operate advanced CNC machinery to produce intricate components and subassemblies by interpreting detailed blueprints and technical specifications.
- Execute program uploads and modifications, manage setup sheets, and perform precise tooling adjustments to ensure optimal machine performance.
- Proactively troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide actionable data to engineering teams to enhance process efficiency.
- Maintain rigorous documentation and production logs to support continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance standards.
- Perform essential finishing tasks, including deburring and tool sharpening, to ensure all parts meet exact design tolerances.
- Collaborate with production leadership to streamline workflows and maintain high output standards with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 18+ months of hands-on experience in CNC machine operation and setup.
- Proficiency in CNC tooling, machine changeovers, and 2-4 axis CNC lathe operation.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for 8-hour shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and work instructions.
- Strong analytical skills for identifying and resolving production bottlenecks.
- Experience working within a fast-paced, continuous production environment.
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Who's Hiring
- laborup47
- Tecomet20
- Dover Corporation14
- Parker Hannifin12
- Saint-Gobain11
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting38
- Manufacturing17
- Medical Devices6
- Chemicals & Materials6
- Consulting & Professional Services5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CNC machinist jobs.
- Two or more years of experience operating CNC milling or turning machines
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and blueprints
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, and gauges
- Experience with CNC control systems such as Fanuc, Haas, or Siemens
- High school diploma or GED, often supplemented by vocational training or an apprenticeship
- Familiarity with G-code programming and basic offset adjustments at the machine
Tips for Your CNC Machinist Job Search
List every machine and control you've run
Hiring managers filter resumes by specific equipment. Name the exact CNC machines you've operated and the control systems you know, such as Fanuc, Siemens, or Haas. Vague phrases like 'various CNC equipment' cost you interviews that specific model numbers would win.
Quantify tolerances you've held consistently
Employers care about precision, so state the tightest tolerances you've machined to and the inspection tools you used to verify them. Mentioning you've held plus-or-minus specific thousandths on aerospace components signals far more than listing 'attention to detail' ever will.
Match your resume to the job's material focus
Shops hiring for titanium aerospace work screen differently than those cutting aluminum or plastics. Read each posting for the primary material and lead your resume summary with relevant metals or composites you've machined, so your application lands in the right pile from the start.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cnc machinist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a practical skills walkthrough for interviews
Most cnc machinist interviews include a shop tour or a scenario question where you walk through how you'd set up a part. Practice explaining your setup sequence, tooling choices, and how you'd catch an out-of-tolerance condition before it produces scrap, using a real job you've run.
Negotiate shift and overtime terms before accepting
Manufacturing shops often run second and third shifts, with mandatory overtime tied to production cycles. Clarify expected shift rotation, overtime frequency, and how overtime is scheduled before you accept an offer, so the schedule you're agreeing to matches what you're actually willing to work.
CNC Machinist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cnc machinists?
laborup, Tecomet, and Dover Corporation are hiring the most cnc machinists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially active at contract manufacturers and aerospace suppliers running multi-shift operations.
How many cnc machinist jobs are remote?
About 2% of cnc machinist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work are CNC programming, CAM toolpath development, and quality documentation roles where the physical machine presence is not required daily.
How do you become a cnc machinist?
Most cnc machinists start through a vocational program, community college certificate, or a registered apprenticeship where they learn machine operation, blueprint reading, and G-code basics. From there, entry-level operators gain floor experience on simpler jobs, progress to setting up their own runs, and over time develop programming skills that open higher-level machinist and programmer roles.
How do you get hired as a cnc machinist with little or no experience?
Shops regularly hire entry-level operators willing to start on deburring, loading, or inspection tasks before moving to a machine. Completing a vocational certificate or community college machining course demonstrates baseline competency. Bringing a school project portfolio, showing you can read a micrometer, and expressing genuine interest in learning setup work distinguishes you from applicants with no hands-on background at all.
What does the cnc machinist interview process look like?
Most cnc machinist interviews begin with a phone screen covering your machine experience and shift availability, followed by an in-person visit that typically includes a shop tour and a practical conversation about how you'd approach a setup or handle an out-of-tolerance part. Some employers add a short hands-on assessment or ask you to interpret a drawing on the spot before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to cnc machinist jobs?
You can find and apply to cnc machinist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your machine experience and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and availability.
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