Machinists for hire in Portland, ME
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Most popular skills
- Machining
- 7%
- CNC
- 6%
- CNC Machining
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 70%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
- Vocational or technical training
- 9%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
General Dynamics
Valmet
Procter & Gamble
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 179 profiles for Machinists in Portland, ME
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, ME: $74,128 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,963 – $85,909 yearly
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Machinist
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
CNCCNC MachiningMachiningManufacturingCalipersMicrometerCNC Machinist - 5-Axis Milling Department
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
MastercamDriver's LicenseCAM SoftwareSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCNCCNC MachiningLeanCNC Machinist/Operator
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Safe Work PracticesWorkplace SafetyCNCOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHATurning+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingManufacturingInterpreting Technical DrawingsTurningMachiningCNCMechine Operator
Westbrook, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachiningManufacturingInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingCNC Machinist/Programmer
Scarborough, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Heavy LiftingSkills
Time ManagementCNC ProgrammingCNCCNC LatheTurningMachiningCNC Machine Operator
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
MicrometerHand ToolsMachiningMachine OperationPrecision Measuring InstrumentsMeasuring Instruments
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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, CNC and CNC machining.
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: journeyman electrician, CNC machinist and CNC machinist/programmer.
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 Portland, ME, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machinist?
Most machinists have 11 years of professional experience.
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