Machinists for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Machining6%CNC5%CNC Machining5%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training20%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
ZeusApex Tool Group
Spirax Sarco
Time at current job
2-5 years56%1-2 years22%More than 5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 412 profiles for Machinists in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Sep 20, 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 MachiningCNC Machinist
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Robotic SystemsFanucASME Codes & StandardsDriver's LicenseRoboticsForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCNC Operator/Machinist
Lexington, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMachine Operator
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMachiningWarehouse ExperienceManufacturingManufacturer 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 SkillsMachinist
Cayce, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperiencePackagingPrecision Measuring Instruments
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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: 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: manufacturer technician/manual machinist, CNC machinist and night shift CNC operator & team lead.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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