CNC Machinists for hire in Columbia, SC
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545
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
- Machining
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 60%
- Associate's degree
- 17%
- Vocational or technical training
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Caterpillar
Cmc
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 545 profiles for CNC Machinists in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
CNC Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $78,075 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,347 – $99,365 yearly
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Cnc manufacturing engineer
South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AutodeskAutodesk InventorSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMachiningCNC LatheCNC Machinist
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Robotic SystemsFanucASME Codes & StandardsDriver's LicenseRoboticsForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCNC Machinist
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMechanical KnowledgeEnglishMachinist
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Hi-LoCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingCNCMachinist
Cayce, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperiencePackingPackagingTool Maker
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceEMT ExperienceCNCCNC MachiningAquatic Facility ExperienceWater Rescue Response
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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: organizational skills, communication skills 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 CPR.
What are some job titles related to CNC machinists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to CNC machinists include: machinist, tool maker and senior machinist.
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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a CNC machinist?
Most CNC machinists have 16 years of professional experience.
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