Machinists for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Machining6%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Associate's degree22%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years12%6-10 years28%Current company
Us navy
Valley Machine ShopA&G MachineTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years13%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 984 profiles for Machinists in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $111,579 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,642 – $166,794 yearly
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CNC Lathe Machinist
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingStick WeldingWelding MachinesTIG WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Welding Certification+3 moreSkills
CNC LatheTurningMachiningCNCLatheWarehouse ExperienceMachinist Operator
Shoreline, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Roof WaterproofingMetal Roof InstallationRoofing & Siding InstallationRoofing RepairAsphalt Shingle InstallationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceRoofingCNC Machinist
Kent, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseAir Conditioning CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingService Technician ExperienceCNC Operator
Renton, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistAEDDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareGeneral Manager
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCNAForklift CertificationSkills
CNC MachiningCoordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)CMM Dimensional InspectionTurningLatheEquipment RepairCNC Machine operator / Fabrication department
Renton, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
BoilerEPA Universal CertificationBoiler LicenseElectrician ApprenticeSkills
CNC ProgrammingCNCQuality InspectionInventory ControlInventory ManagementInterpreting Technical Drawings
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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: communication skills, machining and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machinist?
Common licenses or certifications for machinists include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to machinists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: group lead machinist, CNC machinist and aerospace 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machinist?
Most machinists have 14 years of professional experience.
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