Machinists for hire in Washington, DC
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351
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 6%
- Organizational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 50%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30%
- Vocational or technical training
- 13%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Eaton
Northrop Grumman
Amtrak
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 351 profiles for Machinists in Washington, DC
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Machinist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $79,972 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,228 – $104,454 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
CNC Machine Operator
Capitol Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCNCCNC MachiningManufacturingCustomer ServiceCNC Machinist
Forestville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLogisticsLift TruckShipping & ReceivingReach TruckPallet JackCNC Machinist
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Machine OperationCNC Milling MachineMachining ToolsMachiningMillingMachining EquipmentCNC Machinist/Programmer apprentice
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of Higher EducationSkills
CNCCNC MachiningCNC LatheTurningMachiningLatheMachinist
College Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CAD CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsFEAStructural Analysis ToolsCAD Software3D CAD Modeling3D Modeling SoftwareMechanical Technician
Alexandria, Virginia
Skills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMeasuring InstrumentsMachine Operation
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machinists?
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: CNC machinist, machine operator/maintenance tech and engineer.
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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machinist?
Most machinists have 6 years of professional experience.
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