CNC Machinists for hire in San Diego, CA
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Machining
- 9%
- CNC
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 68%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
- Vocational or technical training
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
TE Connectivity
Boston Scientific
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 608 profiles for CNC Machinists in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
CNC Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $94,196 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,860 – $125,218 yearly
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CNC Setup Machinist and Operator - First Shift
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDPhysical Fitness TrainingFirst Aid CertificationNutrition+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsPersonal TrainingManufacturingCNCCNC MachiningMachiningMachinist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CNCSkills
CNCCNC MachiningFanucMachiningCNC ProgrammingCAM SoftwareCNC Machinist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLCDL aSkills
LeadershipMathematical AptitudeCommunication SkillsMachiningMetal MachiningCNC LatheSetup Machinist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10OSHASkills
Communication SkillsCNC ProgrammingMetal MachiningMachine SetupSpecialized Industrial ToolsCNC LatheMachinist IV
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingMachine OperationMachiningLift TruckForkliftPackagingoutside machinist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Class DJ-STD-001 CertificationEPA Type ICertified Pool OperatorOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+13 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCommunication Skills
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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, CNC and communication skills.
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 setup machinist and operator - first shift, 1st class outside machinist and senior CNC 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 San Diego, CA, 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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