Machinists for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
CNC6%Machining6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Bachelor's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years6%6-10 years30%Current company
Accurate Weldment TestingAdvance Products and SystemsARCH Medical Solutions
Time at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years5%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $70,060 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,784 – $89,596 yearly
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BUFFING TECHNICIAN
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Certified Payroll ProfessionalPassenger EndorsementMarriage & Family Therapy CertificationDriver's LicenseSurveyor LicenseCDL+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsRegional LaneOTRTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCNC Machinist
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardClass E+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMachinist
Scott, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Personal Lines LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMaintenance Technician
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDOverhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFall Protection CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipTube BendingPipe BendingCNC Machinist
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Machine OperationCNCOSHA 10Driver's LicenseMachiningCNC Machining+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipMachinist Make Parts For Companies
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
IICRC CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerProfessional EngineerDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsIndustrial Mechanic Experience
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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: CNC, machining 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 CPR.
What are some job titles related to machinists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, BUFFING TECHNICIAN and maintenance technician.
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 Lafayette, LA, 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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