Machinists for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Machining6%CNC5%CNC Machining5%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Associate's degree18%Vocational or technical training11%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%Less than a year10%3-5 years10%Current company
Apex Tool Group
Spirax Sarco
ZeusTime at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year17%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 427 profiles for Machinists in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $67,299 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,297 – $91,876 yearly
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Machinist
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingCNCCNC MachiningAssembler / Machinist
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Machining ToolsMachiningMachining EquipmentCNCCNC MachiningMaintenanceCNC Machinist
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Robotic SystemsFanucASME Codes & StandardsDriver's LicenseRoboticsForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCNC Machine Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CNCDriver's LicenseMachiningCNC MachiningSkills
Communication SkillsMachine OperationMachiningLaser CuttingCNC Laser CuttingLaser CuttersManufacturer Technician/Manual Machinist
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRAEDFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsManufacturingComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsTool Maker
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceEMT ExperienceCNCCNC MachiningAquatic Facility ExperienceWater Rescue Response
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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 machinists?
Common licenses or certifications for machinists include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to machinists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: assembler / machinist, tool maker and manufacturer technician/manual 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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machinist?
Most machinists have 14 years of professional experience.
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