Machinists for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
CNC5%Communication Skills5%Machining5%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Bachelor's degree13%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years8%Current company
Endicott PrecisionStraumann Group
AMC Fabrication, IncTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years10%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $114,976 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $79,849 – $165,555 yearly
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Machinist
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CDLCDL aServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperiencePallet JackOrder PickingPouch Machine Operator
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHASafety Training UndergoneSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCNC Machinist
Lynn, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportCash HandlingPOSPOS SystemsMobile DevicesMachinist
Allston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Inventory Management Systems (Technically Supported)DatabasesForklift CertificationLift TruckForkliftMicrosoft WordCNC Machinist
Somerville, Massachusetts
Skills
CNCCNC MachiningMechanical KnowledgeMicrometerCNC LatheTurningPrototype Machinist
Waltham, Massachusetts
Skills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCarpentryWoodworkingWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse Operations
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What's the average time to fill a machinist role?
The average time to fill a machinist role is 91 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do machinists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a machinist include: CNC, communication skills and machining.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machinist?
Common licenses or certifications for machinists include: OSHA 10, Driver's License and Safety Training Undergone.
What are some job titles related to machinists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, machinist a and prototype machinist.
What level of education is common for a machinist?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a machinist in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machinist?
Most machinists have 15 years of professional experience.
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