Machinists for hire in Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills6%
    Machining6%
    CNC5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED64%
    Vocational or technical training18%
    Associate's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years20%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Autocam Medical
    Burke Porter Machinery
    Detail technologies
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years33%
    More than 5 years33%
    Less than a year17%

Browse Indeed's database of 904 profiles for Machinists in Grand Rapids, MI

Last updated: Sep 27, 2026

Machinist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $83,567 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $48,471 – $144,072 yearly

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  • Fixture/Gage Builder/Machinist

    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Journeyman LicenseDriver's LicenseCrane Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMachiningCNC ProgrammingCNCCNC MachiningCAM Software
  • CNC Machinist

    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    CNCDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseCNC Machining

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsManufacturing
  • CNC Machinist

    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationOSHAForklift Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCNC MachiningMachiningInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingCalipers
  • CNC Lathe Programmer/Machinist

    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseServsafe

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCNCCNC MachiningCNC Milling Machine
  • CNC Machinist

    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Milling MachinesOverhead Crane CertificationMachining ToolsMachine OperationMachining EquipmentCNC+6 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCNC Programming
  • CNC Operator/Machinist

    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management

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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: communication skills, machining and CNC.

What licenses or certifications are common for machinists?

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

What are some job titles related to machinists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, horizontal machinist and CNC operator/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 Grand Rapids, MI, 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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