Machinists for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Machining12%CNC8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Vocational or technical training17%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
FM IndustriesCelestica
Jabil IncTime at current job
Less than a year43%More than 5 years43%2-5 years14%
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Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $110,760 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $86,270 – $142,202 yearly
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CNC Machinist
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMachiningCNCCNC MachiningCalipersCNC Machinist
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCNC Milling MachineMachiningMillingMilling MachinesCNC Machinist
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportCNCCNC MachiningMachiningManufacturingCNC Machine Operator / CNC Machinist
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
ManufacturingInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingQuality InspectionMachiningCNCCNC Machinist
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLCNCMassage Therapy LicenseCNC MachiningForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCNCCNC MachiningCalipersCNC Programmer/Setup/Operator
Alviso, California
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationCNCDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CNC MachiningPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInspection GaugeTrigonometryPrecision Measuring InstrumentsInspection Tools
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What's the average time to fill a machinist role?
The average time to fill a machinist role is 89 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machinists?
Common licenses or certifications for machinists include: Driver's License, CDL and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to machinists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, CNC programmer and CNC machine operator / CNC machinist.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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