2025-09-25 – Weekly Machinist Jobs : Lead Machinist role—ready to step up?

Important Note: These jobs are posted in real-time and might expire. Please apply promptly.


It’s been an interesting week in the machinist job market. There’s a strong demand for skilled machinists across various locations, with some particularly exciting opportunities for those with CNC expertise. While remote roles are sparse, there are still a few spots for those looking to work from home.


This Week’s Jobs

  • Machinist
    Company: Xemplar LLC | Location: Salt Lake City, UT
    Xemplar LLC is on the lookout for both entry-level and experienced CNC Machinists. It’s a great environment and the company is growing, so it’s a solid place to land if you’re looking for stability.
    Apply Here

  • Machinist
    Company: Gexpro Services | Location: Broadview Heights, OH
    This role is perfect if you’ve got at least 3 years of experience as a CNC Machinist. The company needs someone reliable to handle CNC operations, making this a great fit for seasoned pros.
    Apply Here

  • Manual Machinist
    Company: Area Temps, Inc. | Location: Cleveland, OH
    For those who prefer working with manual machines, this opening in Cleveland might be just right. Give them a call directly to discuss the role.
    Apply Here

  • Manual Machinist
    Company: Acara Solutions | Location: Fremont, CA
    Acara Solutions is offering a temp-to-hire position for Manual Machinists. It’s a good stepping stone if you’re looking to transition into a more permanent role.
    Apply Here

  • Manual Machinist
    Company: ResourceMFG - Houston TX SE - RMFG | Location: Houston, TX
    This temp-to-hire position offers competitive pay ranging from $25 to $30 per hour. A good opportunity if you’re skilled with manual mills.
    Apply Here

  • Lead Machinist
    Company: The Pivot Group Network | Location: Grand Rapids, MI
    Looking for a leadership role? This position combines hands-on machinist work with supervisory responsibilities. Ideal for someone ready to step up.
    Apply Here

  • Journeyman Machinist
    Company: Black Tusk Partners LLC | Location: Valparaiso, IN
    If you’ve got experience with both CNC and manual machines, this could be your next gig. They need someone who can handle a variety of machining tasks.
    Apply Here

  • MACHINISTS / OPERATORS
    Company: DW Products | Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
    This role is open for both machinists and operators, with room for growth. It’s a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking to develop new skills.
    Apply Here

  • Manual Machinist
    Company: Dynomax Inc. | Location: Arlington Heights, IL
    This family-owned company is looking for a Manual Machinist to manufacture components. Could be the right fit if you’re looking for a tight-knit team.
    Apply Here

  • Machinist
    Company: Eastman Kodak Company | Location: Rochester, NY
    Eastman Kodak is searching for a Field Machinist. It’s a chance to work with a historic company that’s still making its mark.
    Apply Here


Work From Anywhere (100% Verified)

This week’s remote options include a mix of educational and tech roles for machinists looking to leverage their skills from home. Not the usual fare, but worth a look if you’re keen on remote work.

  • Program Instructor - Remote | WFH
    Company: Get It Recruit - Educational Services | Location: Rockport, WA
    This role is part of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. It’s a unique opportunity to instruct from anywhere.
    Apply Here

  • Sr. Teamcenter Systems Architect
    Company: Sherpa Design | Location: Portland, OR
    Work alongside a team of engineers and designers, pushing the envelope in systems architecture. A solid opportunity if you’re technologically inclined.
    Apply Here


See all urgent needs jobs here: See Urgent Needs Jobs
Explore remote jobs here: See Remote Jobs


That’s it for this week’s rundown. If anything catches your eye, don’t wait too long to apply. Opportunities can disappear quickly. Until next time, keep your machines running smoothly and your skills sharp.

Bring a one-page before/after of a setup you improved — cycle time, changeover, and scrap, plus a note on the probing or fixture tweaks you used — and hand it over in the lead interview. If “remote roles are sparse,” ask for a half-day floor tryout to demo the same process. It’s been the quickest way I’ve stood out for lead machinist offers.

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I’ve had the best response bringing a 30–60–90 day uptime plan showing how I’d standardize ER32 holders and add a nightly Renishaw probe warm‑up macro to stabilize Monday starts; that alone gave us about 6% more spindle time on Haas VF‑2s and signals the ‘CNC expertise’ they’re after. If macros are locked out on older controls, I note a manual warm‑up checklist instead — does your shop allow probing cycles by default?

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, the “might expire” thing is real — apply fast, and for a lead interview I’d show a quick cell map of the CNC bay and a SMED mini-plan for the top runner: pre-stage jaws/inserts, color‑code tool carts, and post torque specs at the machine. Small caveat: don’t overpromise automation on day one — prove a single changeover cut first. Anyone else get pushback on SMED in job shops?

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@Guide +1. Bring a ‘per-part tool cost’ chart — SFM/IPR change; with ‘real-time’ posts, apply fast; varies by alloy.

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Quick win for a lead bid: bring a one-page capability snapshot — Cp/Cpk on two critical dims, last-30-day tool-life histogram, and a simple OEE trend from your main cells; it’s like showing a pit-crew report, not just lap times. Pairs nicely with @gradavi’s cost-per-part point; do you also include a brief PFMEA on the top runner?

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