Machinists for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Machining8%CNC8%CNC Machining6%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training16%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years6%Current company
Viant Medical
Alry tool and dieARCH Cutting Tools
Time at current job
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years11%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $79,675 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,341 – $106,976 yearly
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CNC Machinist
Cheektowaga, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCNCOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRMachiningSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationLaw EnforcementInterpreting Technical DrawingsMachine Operator
Amherst, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
ManufacturingAssemblyQuality ControlLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ManagementMachinist
Cheektowaga, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneSkills
Industrial EquipmentCoatersConventional SprayingCoatingPaintsSpray Guns (Painting, Coating and Spraying Tool)CNC Machinist
Amherst, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneSkills
CNC ProgrammingFanucG-CodeCNC G-Code ProgrammingCNCBlueprint Specification InterpretationCNC Machine Operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsManufacturingMachine OperationMachiningBasic MathCNC Machinist
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportEnglishOffice ExperienceMicrosoft Office
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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: machining, CNC and CNC machining.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machinist?
Common licenses or certifications for machinists include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to machinists?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, deburr technician and CNC machine operator.
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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machinist?
Most machinists have 18 years of professional experience.
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