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Machinist jobs in Raleigh, NC
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–$40/hr
Typical pay range
$55k
Median, full-time
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Accentuate Staffing is assisting a growing CNC Shop in the Raleigh area who is hiring a CNC Laser Operator to join their team. This is a contract-hire opportunity working 7am-3:45pm Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate wil…
$49.92k - $66.56k
Job Title: CNC Machinist Job Description This role focuses on setting up, programming, and operating CNC milling machines to produce precision components within tight tolerances. You will interpret complex blueprints, wr…
$22 - $28 per hour
Job Title: Turret Operator Job Description The Turret Operator will work on the 2nd shift in a fast-paced, climate-controlled industrial manufacturing environment, operating CNC turret and related equipment to produce hi…
Accentuate Staffing is assisting a leading manufacturer of automated equipment who is hiring a CNC Machinist to join their team. This is a direct hire position, offering excellent benefits, working 1st shift, Monday-Frid…
Voxel is seeking a CNC Machinist to learn the setup, operation, and inspection of tight-tolerance parts used in our advanced manufacturing process. This role is for someone starting their career in CNC machining who want…
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…
Accentuate Staffing is assisting a well-established manufacturing company in the Raleigh area with their search for Press Brake Operators. This is a contract-hire role working Monday through Thursday 3pm-1am. Responsibil…
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What machinists earn in Raleigh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$24 | $38k–$50k |
| Journeyman | $23–$30 | $48k–$63k |
| Master / Lead | $28–$40 | $59k–$84k |
Adjusted for the Raleigh 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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