$38 per hour
Traveling CNC Lathe Machinist – High OT + $160 Daily Per Diem Location: Grantsburg, WI Start Date: August 17th, August 31st, and September 14th Per Diem: $160/day Hours: 50+ hours/week (plenty of overtime available) Over…
Skilled Trades · Pittsburgh, PA
Machinist jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
Machinists set up and run manual and CNC machines, turning prints and CAD models into precision metal parts held to tolerances of a thousandth of an inch.
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$18–$39/hr
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$54k
Median, full-time
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From Aisle to Algorithm and for All Life’s Moments, at David’s Bridal, we empower our customers and our employees to stay true to their dreams and find the one, whether that means the event or the wedding dress that matc…
Are you ready to operate exciting equipment and take on a new challenge? We're hiring brake press operators, and we have several positions open with competitive pay and benefits! You'll work with advanced brake press mac…
As a CNC Machinist at Kurt J. Lesker Company , you’ll manufacture precision , engineered‑to‑order components where accuracy, craftsmanship , and problem‑solving matter. In this hands‑on role, you’ll set up and operate ve…
CNC Programming Machinist - Up to a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus! Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in global innovation? Engineer a better future with Aerotech, a global leader in precision motion and…
At Forms+Surfaces we design and manufacture architectural products used in public spaces around the world. From walls and elevator interiors to site furnishings and lighting, our line invites creativity and provides real…
At Forms+Surfaces we design and manufacture architectural products used in public spaces around the world. From walls and elevator interiors to site furnishings and lighting, our line invites creativity and provides real…
CNC Machinist Trainee - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in global innovation? Engineer a better future with Aerotech, a global leader in precision motion and automation.…
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Job Title: Machinist Location: Turtle Creek, PA Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $52000 annually Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shifts Machinist We are seeking a skilled Machinist to join our productio…
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What machinists earn in Pittsburgh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$23 | $37k–$48k |
| Journeyman | $23–$30 | $47k–$62k |
| Master / Lead | $28–$39 | $58k–$82k |
Adjusted for the Pittsburgh market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
CNC setup and operationG-code and CAM softwareBlueprint and GD&T readingMicrometers and calipersManual lathe and mill workTooling and speeds/feedsQuality inspectionShop math and trigonometry
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through setting up a CNC mill for a new part.
Cover reviewing the print, workholding, tool setup and offsets, proving the program, and first-article inspection. Sequence and care are what they listen for.
How comfortable are you reading GD&T on a print?
Be honest about your level and give an example, like holding a true-position callout. If you are stronger on limit dimensions, say so.
A part starts drifting out of tolerance mid-run. What do you check?
Name the suspects in order: tool wear, thermal growth, workholding, and offsets. Show you adjust based on measurement, not guesswork.
What is your experience writing or editing G-code?
Distinguish between editing programs at the control and programming in CAM. Name the controls and software, such as Fanuc, Haas, or Mastercam.
What is the tightest tolerance you regularly hold, and on what material?
Give a real number with context. Holding a few tenths on stainless says more than any adjective.
How do you document your setups for repeat jobs?
Describe setup sheets, tool lists, and photos so the next run starts fast. Shops value machinists who make jobs repeatable.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For machinists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the tightest tolerances you hold routinely and the materials you cut.
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Name your controls and CAM software: Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Mastercam, or Fusion 360.
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Distinguish operator, setup, and programming experience; each pays differently.
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List NIMS credentials or a completed machinist apprenticeship if you have them.
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Mention inspection skills and equipment, from micrometers to CMM experience.
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Include industry context such as aerospace, medical, or job-shop work, since tolerance culture differs.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Machine Operator
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Machinist
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CNC Programmer
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Tool and Die Maker or Shop Lead
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