Machinists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Regal Rexnord Corporation
Alliance SteelAlways PrecisionTime at current job
Less than 1 year10%1-2 years13%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $77,045 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,363 – $115,567 yearly
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CNC Machinist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Blueprint ReadingAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingCertified Safety ProfessionalSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMachinist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
EnglishMicrometerMaintenance WorkMaintenanceMachine MaintenanceGrindersMachinist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Communication SkillsCalipersInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingMachiningCNCMet-Tech Lab Machinist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceEmployee TrainingTeam TrainingStaff TrainingResidential Solar Consultant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ITIL CertificationCompTIA A+Skills
LandeskLinuxOperating SystemsWindowsUNIXiOSMachinist 2
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickingOrder Picker
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What's the average time to fill a machinist role?
The average time to fill a machinist role is 90 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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
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: machinist 2, CNC machinist and met-tech lab 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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machinist?
Most machinists have 26 years of professional experience.
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