Machinists for hire in Louisville, KY

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    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Machining
    8%
    Communication Skills
    6%
    Organizational Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    73%
    Vocational or technical training
    18%
    Associate's degree
    10%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • BAE systems
    • Waters Corporation
    • Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%
    More than 5 years
    29%

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026

Machinist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Louisville, KY: $81,513 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $59,349 – $111,954 yearly
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  • Lathe Operator,CNC Operator

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHVAC CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership
  • Head Machinist

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingMachiningCrane Operation
  • Machine Operator 1

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFabricationAssemblyStainless Steel
  • Level 3 Technician

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsInventory Control
  • Machinist

    New Albany, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    WoodworkingMachine OperationMachiningQuality ControlAssemblyLift Truck
  • CNC Programmer / CNC Operator / Fabricator

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingFabricationStone SettingCutting

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What's the average time to fill a machinist role?

The average time to fill a machinist role is 85 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, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for machinists?

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

What are some job titles related to machinists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: level 3 technician, machine operator 1 and lathe operator,cnc 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 Louisville, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machinist?

Most machinists have 16 years of professional experience.

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