Machinists for hire in Houston, TX

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills6%
    Machining6%
    CNC6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED71%
    Associate's degree18%
    Bachelor's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years68%
    3-5 years12%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    Aerolift Machine
    Sanmina Corporation
    Advanced Pressure Systems - Headquarters
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years47%
    2-5 years43%
    Less than a year7%

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026

Machinist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Houston, TX: $77,095 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,552$110,987 yearly

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  • MACHINIST -sepuptec.

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    ManufacturingCNC Machine SetupMachining ToolsCNCMillingIndustrial Equipment+23 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsRobotic SystemsIndustrial Robotic SystemsRoboticsCNC ProgrammingCNC
  • CNC Machinist

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    CNC ToolingMachining ToolsMachine OperationMachining EquipmentCNCMachining+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCalipersCNCCNC MachiningFanucCNC Lathe
  • Maintenance & Repair

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationAirframe & Powerplant LicenseNCCER CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+4 more

    Skills

    Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadership
  • CNC Machinist

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Milling MachinesBlueprint ReadingMachining ToolsMachine OperationMachining EquipmentDriver's License+4 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceLeadershipCustomer Service
  • CNC Operator/Machinist

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationBLS

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMachining
  • Manual Machinist

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseTWIC Card

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMetal MachiningMachine SetupGrindersMetal Grinding MachinesGrinding Machine Operation

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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: communication skills, machining and CNC.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machinist?

Common licenses or certifications for machinists include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.

What are some job titles related to machinists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, manual machinist - lathe and mill 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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machinist?

Most machinists have 12 years of professional experience.

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