CNC Machinists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- CNC
- 7%
- Machining
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 72%
- Vocational or technical training
- 17%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Cummins-Allison Corp
Regal Rexnord Corporation
Masonite
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
CNC Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $96,128 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,173 – $139,642 yearly
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CNC Machinist/Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ASQC CertificationCNCDriver's LicenseMachiningCNC MachiningForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCNCCNC MachiningCNC Set-Up Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCalipersMicrometerCNCCNC MachiningCNC Machinist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingDocumentation ToolsCNC Machinist (Aerospace)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Welding CertificationSkills
Machining ToolsMachiningCNC Milling MachineMillingMilling MachinesCNCCNC Machinist III
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CNC LatheMachining ToolsMachine OperationMachining EquipmentCNCDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingLaser CuttingLaser CuttersMachinist 1
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
AutoCADCAD SoftwareAutodeskCNCCNC MachiningMicrometer
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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, CNC and machining.
What licenses or certifications are common for CNC machinists?
Common licenses or certifications for CNC machinists include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Machining.
What are some job titles related to CNC machinists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to CNC machinists include: CNC machinist III, machine operator / CNC operator / production associate and machinist 1.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a CNC machinist?
Most CNC machinists have 11 years of professional experience.
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