Machinists for hire in St. Louis, MO

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  • Most popular skills

    Machining7%
    Communication Skills6%
    Organizational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED74%
    Associate's degree19%
    Bachelor's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    Bausch and lomb
    Cope Plastics Inc
    Hatch and kirk
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year9%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years42%

Browse Indeed's database of 884 profiles for Machinists in St. Louis, MO

Last updated: Aug 29, 2026

Machinist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $87,429 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $62,180$122,930 yearly

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  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationCertified Medical AssistantSafe Quality Food CertificationState Tested Nursing AssistantCPR+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising Experience
  • Industrial Maintenance Technician

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftForklifts with Various AttachmentsReach TruckLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationHi-Lo+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMachine Shop PressesPress Brake MachinePress Operation
  • CNC Machinist

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Inmate SupervisionCorrectional Setting ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationPrison Facility ExperienceDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCPRSalesRetail SalesTeam BuildingSchedule Management
  • Machinist

    Granite City, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCDL aHazmat Endorsement

    Skills

    Lifting EquipmentMachine OperationLift TruckForkliftMachiningBlueprint Reading
  • Machine Operator

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsQuality ControlWarehouse ExperienceCAM Software
  • Production Manager

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    IICRC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingForklift CertificationLift TruckForkliftWarehouse OperationsMaterial Handling Equipment Operation

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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: machining, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machinist?

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

What are some job titles related to machinists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, CNA - certified nursing assistant and machinist III.

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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machinist?

Most machinists have 13 years of professional experience.

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