Machinists for hire in Washington, DC

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Leadership5%
    Heavy Lifting4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED62%
    Bachelor's degree23%
    Associate's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Closet America
    Eaton
    Eaton Corporation
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year17%
    1-2 years14%
    2-5 years37%

Browse Indeed's database of 307 profiles for Machinists in Washington, DC

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Machinist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Washington, DC: $80,751 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,150$108,407 yearly

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  • Manufacturing Associate II

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOverhead Crane Certification+8 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Outside Machinist

    Greenbelt, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA Type IITS/SCIWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL a+2 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceUSTsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor Experience
  • Machinist Assistant

    Bethesda, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Chemical Engineering Unit OperationsDistillation ColumnsDriver's License

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTwo-Way Radio Communication
  • CNC Machine Operator

    Capitol Heights, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCNCCNC MachiningManagementManufacturing
  • (CNC) Operator

    Silver Spring, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    CompTIA Security+Forklift Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceAutoCADCAD SoftwareCADAutodesk
  • Machinist

    College Park, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    CAD CertificationForklift Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsFEAStructural Analysis ToolsCAD Software3D CAD Modeling3D Modeling Software

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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: communication skills, leadership and heavy lifting.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machinist?

Common licenses or certifications for machinists include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to machinists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machinists include: CNC machinist, outside machinist and machinist assistant.

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 9 years of professional experience.

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