Machinists for hire in San Jose, CA

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  • Most popular skills

    Machining11%
    CNC10%
    CNC Machining8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED65%
    Vocational or technical training13%
    Associate's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    FM Industries
    Jabil Inc
    7 Metals Manufacturing
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year13%
    1-2 years19%
    2-5 years23%

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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

Machinist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $107,496 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $85,359$135,374 yearly

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  • CNC Lathe Machinist

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CNC ProgrammingMilling MachinesMachining ToolsCNCMachine OperationMachining Equipment+3 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCNC ProgrammingMetal Machining
  • CNC Programmer

    Alviso, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Pallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInspection GaugeCNC ProgrammingMeasurement-Based InspectionTrigonometry
  • Machinist

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Safety ProfessionalDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

    Skills

    CNC Milling MachineMachiningMillingMilling MachinesCNCCNC Machining
  • CNC Operator/Set-up Lathe

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    VietnameseCNC LatheTurningMachiningCNCLathe
  • CNC Machinist

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMachiningCNCCNC MachiningCalipers
  • Set-Up Machinist

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis Skills

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

The average time to fill a machinist role is 91 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 a machinist?

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

What are some job titles related to machinists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, CNC mill vertical set up and operator and tool crib.

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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machinist?

Most machinists have 15 years of professional experience.

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