Machinists for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Machining
- 5%
- CNC
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 53%
- Vocational or technical training
- 19%
- Associate's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Magna eagle bend mfg
StandardAero
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- Less than a year
- 13%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 557 profiles for Machinists in Knoxville, TN
Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $70,668 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,641 – $107,072 yearly
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CNC Machinist Boring mill
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCNCCNC MachiningCNC Milling MachineMachiningMillingMachinist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseISO 9001EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseGd&t+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMachinist
Clinton, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
CNCCNC MachiningCNC ProgrammingMicrometerMachiningInterpreting Technical DrawingsCNC Machinist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDASE CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceLathe Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHi-LoTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsManual Machinist
Maryville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingGd&tMachiningCNC
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What's the average time to fill a machinist role?
The average time to fill a machinist role is 84 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, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to machinists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist boring mill, CNC machinist and lathe operator.
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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machinist?
Most machinists have 22 years of professional experience.
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