CNC Machinists for hire in San Jose, CA
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- CNC
- 10%
- Machining
- 9%
- CNC Machining
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 49%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
- Vocational or technical training
- 14%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Celestica
Honeywell
Northrop Grumman
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 597 profiles for CNC Machinists in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
CNC Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $112,785 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,288 – $164,586 yearly
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CNC Machinist
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMachiningCNCCNC MachiningCalipersCNC Horizontal operator
Campbell, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCNCCNC MachiningCNC Milling MachineCNC Machinist Level 3
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CNCCAD CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCNCCNC MachiningMachiningR&D Machinist
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLSchool Bus EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationJourneyman LicenseCDL C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsDiagnostic Imaging EquipmentUsing Ultrasound MachinesUltrasound ImagingCNC Programmer/Setup/Operator
Alviso, California
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationCNCDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CNC MachiningPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInspection GaugeTrigonometryPrecision Measuring InstrumentsInspection ToolsCNC Lathe Machinist
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipInterpreting Technical Drawings
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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 124 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: CNC, machining and CNC machining.
What licenses or certifications are common for CNC machinists?
Common licenses or certifications for CNC machinists include: Driver's License, CNC 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 lathe machinist, CNC machine operator/setup and CNC programmer/setup/operator.
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 Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a CNC machinist?
Most CNC machinists have 13 years of professional experience.
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