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Machinist jobs in Washington, DC
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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$23–$51/hr
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$70k
Median, full-time
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Title: CNC Machinist Location: Seattle, WA Duration: 12 Months W2 contract Job Description: Client Manufacturing Services is an internal Client service specializing in the production of high-quality components through ad…
About the Role CNC Operator to set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision machined parts. You will interpret technical drawings, monitor machine operations, perform quality inspections, and ensure all machined…
Candidate Profile High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience in petrochemical or comparable industrial environments as a machinist, millwright, or mechanic OR Two-year Industrial Mechanics degree (or equivalent) wit…
$30 - $36 per hour
Job Title: CNC Operator Job Description This role focuses on setting up and operating CNC machines to produce high-quality precision machined parts in a prototype and low-volume environment. You will interpret technical…
$28.78 per hour
Job Title: CNC Mill Operator Job Description This role focuses on setting up and operating CNC milling machines to produce precision components from steel materials. You will use precision measuring tools, follow detaile…
$32 - $45 per hour
CNC Machinist Richland, WA (Onsite) System One | Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Contract-to-Hire System One is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our team in Richland, WA. This is an outstanding contract-to-hire opportunity fo…
$22 - $27 per hour
NOW HIRING: CNC Lathe Set-Up Operator Looking for a skilled machinist ready to take the next step in their career? Join a growing manufacturing team where your experience and attention to detail make an impact every day!…
$22 - $35 per hour
Job Title: CNC Lathe Machinist Job Description This role focuses on operating and troubleshooting CNC and manual lathe and mill machines in an aerospace machine workshop. You will run multiple machines simultaneously, in…
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What machinists earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $23–$30 | $48k–$62k |
| Journeyman | $29–$38 | $60k–$80k |
| Master / Lead | $36–$51 | $75k–$106k |
Adjusted for the Washington 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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