CNC Machinists for hire in Houston, TX

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  • Most popular skills

    Machining
    7%
    Communication Skills
    7%
    CNC Lathe
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    71%
    Associate's degree
    13%
    Bachelor's degree
    11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Baker Hughes
    • Parker Hannifin
    • Flowserve
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    More than 5 years
    50%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,360 profiles for CNC Machinists in Houston, TX

Last updated: Nov 6, 2026

CNC Machinist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Houston, TX: $80,804 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,102 – $108,638 yearly
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  • Cnc Lead

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Forklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipEditingCNC LatheTurningMachining
  • CNC Machinist

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationCertified Safety ProfessionalCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationTWIC Card+2 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills
  • Lead machinist

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardBaton PermitL ClearanceFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFanuc
  • Manual Machinist/ Lead

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    CNCDriver's LicenseCAD CertificationCAM SoftwareForklift Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceMicrometerScreen Printing
  • Principal Machinist

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Quality InspectorOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCarpentryWoodworkingMechanical Knowledge
  • Machinist/Lead Man

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Mathematical AptitudeTime ManagementMachiningManufacturingPrecision Measuring InstrumentsMeasuring Instruments

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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: machining, communication skills and CNC lathe.

What licenses or certifications are common for CNC machinists?

Common licenses or certifications for CNC machinists include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CNC.

What are some job titles related to CNC machinists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to CNC machinists include: CNC lead and lead 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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a CNC machinist?

Most CNC machinists have 17 years of professional experience.

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