Machinists for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Leadership6%Communication Skills6%Machining6%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years16%Current company
AMF Bakery Systems
Advansix, hopewellAmerican wire worksTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years12%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 308 profiles for Machinists in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $97,602 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $79,942 – $119,165 yearly
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Machinist Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationElectric Pallet JackDriver's LicensePallet JackCDL+8 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperiencePublic SpeakingTime ManagementMachinist
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseX EndorsementCDL a+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHazmatHazardous Material HandlingMachinist
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerEPA Type IIIOSHA Safety CertificationEPA Type ICertified Pool OperatorJourneyman License+20 moreSkills
Communication SkillsProduct ManagementTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceOhmmeterService Technician ExperienceField machinist/ millwright
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DOverhead Crane CertificationConfined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementCNC Water Jet Operator/Technician
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCNC Machinist
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCNC
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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: leadership, communication skills and machining.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machinist?
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: shop manager / sr tool and die maker, CNC machinist and CNC water jet operator/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 Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machinist?
Most machinists have 17 years of professional experience.
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