Machinists for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Machining8%CNC6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Vocational or technical training11%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years16%6-10 years12%Current company
Schlumberger
Abaco Drilling TechnologiesAdvantage Solutions
Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years7%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $77,470 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,884 – $111,379 yearly
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Machinist
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationJourneyman ElectricianDriver's LicenseElectrical LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMicrometerCalipersCNC Machinist,Valve Technician,Workshop Technician,Assembly Line, Equipment Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker Endorsement+14 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingMilitaryHuman ResourcesFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCNC Machinist
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCNC Machinist
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aCDL BForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCNC LatheTurningMachiningCNCVTL Operator II / CNC Machinist
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
CNC LatheTurningMachining ToolsMachiningMachining EquipmentCNCMachinist
Houston, Texas
Skills
ManufacturingUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadHand ToolsQuality Inspection
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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: machining, CNC and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machinist?
Common licenses or certifications for machinists include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to machinists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, VTL operator II / CNC machinist and manual machinist - lathe and mill.
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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machinist?
Most machinists have 13 years of professional experience.
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