CNC Machinists for hire in Chattanooga, TN
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419
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Leadership
- 5%
- CNC
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 74%
- Vocational or technical training
- 17%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Kohler Co
Norfolk Southern
Oerlikon Friction Systems
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
CNC Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $72,786 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,059 – $96,221 yearly
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CNC Machinist
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDL aSkills
Communication SkillsCNC LatheTurningMachiningCNCLatheCNC Laser Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftHazmatShipping & ReceivingMaterial Handling Equipment OperationHazardous Material HandlingWarehouse Operations+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsWarehouse ExperienceCNC Machinist
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Crane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipLaser CuttingCNC Laser CuttingLaser CuttersCNC Laser CutterCNCCNC Machinist
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCalipersSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPallet JackComputer OperationComputer LiteracyCNC Machinist
Hixson, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified BookkeeperDriver's LicenseMotorcycle LicenseSkills
Time ManagementManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperiencePharmacy Technician ExperienceJourney Level Machinest
Hixson, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementF EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipAssemblyMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsInventory ManagementShipping & Receiving
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What's the average time to fill a CNC machinist role?
The average time to fill a CNC machinist role is 125 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do CNC machinists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a CNC machinist include: communication skills, leadership and CNC.
What licenses or certifications are common for CNC machinists?
Common licenses or certifications for CNC machinists include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to CNC machinists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to CNC machinists include: CNC programmer/machinist, CNC laser operator and journey level machinest.
What level of education is common for a CNC machinist?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a CNC machinist in Chattanooga, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a CNC machinist?
Most CNC machinists have 15 years of professional experience.
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