Machinists for hire in Chattanooga, TN

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  • Most popular skills

    CNC6%
    Machining6%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED80%
    Associate's degree9%
    Vocational or technical training9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years40%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Lincoln Electric
    Lincoln Electric Automation
    Master Machine, Inc
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years43%
    More than 5 years43%
    1-2 years14%

Browse Indeed's database of 380 profiles for Machinists in Chattanooga, TN

Last updated: Oct 6, 2026

Machinist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $76,785 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $62,595 – $94,192 yearly

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  • CNC Machinist

    Red Bank, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    CNC

    Skills

    CNCCNC MachiningMachiningManufacturingCNC Milling MachineMilling
  • Aerospace Machinist

    Flintstone, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    EMT Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMilitaryManufacturingMachining
  • Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    LOTOTool & DieJourneyman LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL a+5 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsWelding
  • Machinist

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Welding InspectorDriver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime Management
  • CNC Machinist

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWeldingConstruction ExperienceLift Truck
  • Structural Steel Saw Operator

    East Ridge, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCleaningQuality InspectionCrane Operation

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What's the average time to fill a machinist role?

The average time to fill a machinist role is 89 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, machining and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for machinists?

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

What are some job titles related to machinists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, aerospace machinist and journeyman tool and die maker.

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 Chattanooga, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machinist?

Most machinists have 10 years of professional experience.

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