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.
Find CNC Machinist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 1,921+ CNC Machinist jobs
Company Overview
Tool Dynamics LLC is a manufacturing company. Further company information is available online.
Job Overview
As a CNC Programmer / Machinist, you’ll turn engineering designs into precise machined parts. You’ll program, set up, and operate computer numerical control (CNC) equipment, verify part quality, and keep production moving safely and efficiently.
Duties
- Create and adjust CNC programs using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software; experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MASTERCAM is useful.
- Set up and operate CNC lathes, milling machines, and 5-axis CNC machines; select tooling and perform metal machining, including electrical discharge machining as needed.
- Interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T); apply geometry and math to plan machining operations.
- Inspect parts using a coordinate measuring machine, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring instruments; document quality-control measurements.
- Apply Fanuc controls, CNC tooling, and lean manufacturing practices to support reliable workflows. Your impact: Accurate programming and inspection help production teams deliver parts that meet design requirements.
Experience
- Experience in CNC machining, CNC programming, CAM programming, machining tool setup, and manufacturing is preferred.
- Ability to read blueprints and apply mechanical knowledge, precision measurement, and measurement practices for quality control.
- Familiarity with programming in engineering, engineering CAD design, CAD software, and CNC milling or lathe operations is an asset.
- Knowledge of Fanuc, GD&T, electrical discharge machining, coordinate measuring machines, and lean manufacturing is beneficial.
Pay: $26.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
See All 1,921+ CNC Machinist Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find CNC Machinist JobsCNC Machinist Job Market
Who's Hiring
- laborup25
- DRT Holdings25
- Precision CastParts21
- Maverick Tech19M
- NOV12
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing13
- Staffing & Recruiting10
- Energy6
- Medical Devices4
- Telecommunications4
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, DRT Holdings, and Precision CastParts 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 November 2026. Demand is especially active at contract manufacturers and aerospace suppliers running multi-shift operations.
How many cnc machinist jobs are remote?
About 1% of cnc machinist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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.
See All 1,921+ CNC Machinist Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find CNC Machinist Jobs