Machinists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Machining8%Communication Skills6%CNC6%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Associate's degree19%Vocational or technical training14%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years18%Current company
Vantedge Medical
Woodward, Inc
Abbatte Screw ProductsTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years19%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $77,206 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,287 – $114,001 yearly
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CNC Machinist III
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CNC LatheMachining ToolsMachine OperationMachining EquipmentCNCDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingLaser CuttingLaser CuttersCNC Supervisor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Fundamentals of EngineeringMachine OperationCNCDriver's LicenseMachiningCNC Machining+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCNC Lead Machinist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Machining ToolsMachine OperationMachining EquipmentMachiningSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipInspection GaugeCNC ProgrammingMetal MachiningMechanical Blueprint InterpretationCNC Machinist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsSwiss CNC operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseMachiningSkills
MachiningCNCCNC MachiningMachine OperationMachine SetupCNC Machine SetupCNC Machinist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
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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, communication skills and CNC.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machinist?
Common licenses or certifications for machinists include: Driver's License, CNC and Machining.
What are some job titles related to machinists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, swiss CNC operator and CNC machinist III.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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