Entry Level CNC Machinist Jobs
New grad cnc machinist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Staffing & Recruiting, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices, with employers like laborup, NOV, and Laborup Manufacturing hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to operate jobs from initial setup through first-piece inspection, in-process inspections and final job teardown. The ideal candidate can follow setup and tool sheets, upload/download CNC programs and machine parts accurately while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM
Overtime: Available
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate CNC machines following setup and tool sheets.
- Upload and download CNC programs and machine parts to specifications.
- Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
- Complete inspection documentation and accurately record job time.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area while following safety and 5S standards.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Control to ensure product quality and process improvements.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated CNC machining experience; programming experience is a plus.
- Experience with milling, lathes, roughing and finishing operations.
- Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T and machining tolerances.
- Basic knowledge of inspection methods, shop mathematics, metal properties and machining procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to operate jobs from initial setup through first-piece inspection, in-process inspections and final job teardown. The ideal candidate can follow setup and tool sheets, upload/download CNC programs and machine parts accurately while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM
Overtime: Available
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate CNC machines following setup and tool sheets.
- Upload and download CNC programs and machine parts to specifications.
- Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
- Complete inspection documentation and accurately record job time.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area while following safety and 5S standards.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Control to ensure product quality and process improvements.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated CNC machining experience; programming experience is a plus.
- Experience with milling, lathes, roughing and finishing operations.
- Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T and machining tolerances.
- Basic knowledge of inspection methods, shop mathematics, metal properties and machining procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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Entry Level CNC Machinist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level cnc machinist job?
Start by building hands-on experience through vocational training, a community college machining program, or any internship where you touched CNC equipment. Employers at this level look for familiarity with G-code basics, blueprint reading, and measurement tools like micrometers and calipers. A certificate from a recognized program and a willingness to work under a lead machinist gives entry level candidates a real edge over applicants with no shop floor exposure at all.
Which companies hire entry level cnc machinists?
Companies hiring entry level cnc machinists right now include laborup, NOV, and Laborup Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturing shops, aerospace suppliers, automotive parts producers, and defense contractors that build their skilled workforce through apprenticeship-style on-the-job training.
Are there remote entry level cnc machinist jobs?
Yes, though most cnc machinist roles require physical presence on a shop floor. About 0% of entry level cnc machinist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve CNC programming, CAM software work, or quality review tasks that can be done off-site rather than hands-on machine operation.
Are these new grad cnc machinist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior cnc machinist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts an internship or vocational program in place of full-time work history, or lists a portfolio of machined parts as an acceptable credential. Titles like junior machinist or machinist trainee are strong signals that the employer is open to candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level cnc machinists?
Entry Level cnc machinist roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they run high-volume production that depends on a steady pipeline of new operators trained on the job to meet output demands.