$30 - $32 per hour
Job Title: CNC Lathe Machinist Job Description This role is responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes to machine flat and formed parts in accordance with inch and metric drawing specifications. The CNC Lathe Ma…
Skilled Trades · Portland, OR
Machinist jobs in Portland, OR
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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$20–$45/hr
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$62k
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$34 - $36 per hour
CNC Machinist II - Day Shift Compensation: $34-$36 per hour Join a Team That Values Your Craft If you're a skilled CNC Machinist II ready to contribute to a respected manufacturing team—and grow with a company driven by…
About Us: We are a family-owned custom cabinet production shop with over 25 years in the industry. As a locally owned franchise and national leader, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and installing custom closet…
us and contribute your skills to projects that truly make an impact. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Manual Machinist (15+ years preferred) to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise i…
$18 - $22 per hour
Axiom Axiom Custom Products is a designer and custom manufacturer that services the creative, events, retail, and construction industries. A team of 75, we leverage our digital manufacturing technologies, manufacturing e…
$25 - $38 per hour
Job Title: Mill Machinist / CNC Mill Set-Up Technician Job Description This role focuses on setting up and operating CNC mills and machining centers to produce short-run, precision components from metallic and non-metall…
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What machinists earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $20–$26 | $42k–$55k |
| Journeyman | $25–$34 | $53k–$70k |
| Master / Lead | $32–$45 | $66k–$94k |
Adjusted for the Portland 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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