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Amazon Machinist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

CNC Machinist, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA

$23 - $31.25/hr

About the team The Amazon Leo machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities. We are looking for ...

CNC Machinist, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA · On-site

$23 - $31.25/hr

About the team The Amazon Leo machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities. We are looking for ...

CNC Machinist, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA

$23 - $31.25/hr

About the team The Amazon Leo machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities. We are looking for ...

Development CNC Machinist, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA · On-site

$23 - $31.25/hr

About the team The Amazon Leo machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as future production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities. We are looking for ...

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... Install industrial equipment and machinery with precision and adherence to specifications ...

About the team The Amazon Leo machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as future production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities. We are looking for ...

About the team The Amazon Leo machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as future production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities. We are looking for ...

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... Install industrial equipment and machinery with precision and adherence to specifications ...

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How much do amazon machinist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for amazon machinist in the United States is $25.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Amazon machinist?

An Amazon Machinist is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial machinery used in Amazon's fulfillment centers or manufacturing operations. They fabricate, repair, and modify machine components to ensure smooth operations and minimize downtime. The role involves working with tools like lathes, milling machines, and grinders while following safety and quality standards. Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in machining or metal fabrication are typically required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Amazon machinist position?

To thrive as an Amazon Machinist, you need a strong background in machining, blueprint reading, and precision measurement, often supported by vocational training or apprenticeship experience. Experience with CNC machines, manual lathes and mills, and familiarity with maintenance management systems or CAD software is valuable. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are important soft skills for success in this role. These skills and qualities ensure high-quality, efficient repairs and fabrication of machine parts that keep Amazon's operations running smoothly.

What are the typical responsibilities of an Amazon machinist during a standard shift?

As an Amazon Machinist, your daily responsibilities usually include diagnosing equipment issues, fabricating and repairing machine parts, performing precision measurements, and following technical blueprints to ensure machinery stays operational. You may also work closely with maintenance technicians, engineers, and operations teams to prioritize urgent repairs and minimize downtime. The work can involve both scheduled maintenance tasks and troubleshooting unexpected equipment failures in a fast-paced environment. Your role is key to keeping the fulfillment center’s automated systems and equipment functioning at peak efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Amazon Machinist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,313 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

CNC Machinist, Amazon Leo

Amazon

Redmond, WA

$23 - $31.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7,057 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S

permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
- Setup and operation of turning centers and mill turn machines
- Setup 3 axis machining centers
- Perform in process part inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gages and on machine probing.
- Provide feedback to programmers and management for process improvements
- Make necessary adjustments to offsets and maintain part quality throughout the run.
- Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.
- Experience with a variety of materials (aluminum, stainless steels, titanium and nickel based alloys)
- Experience proving out first article NC programs
A day in the life
The CNC Machinist will work closely with programmers, engineers, and machining shop management to outline, develop, and optimize new machining and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in setting up and machining tight-tolerance aerospace components for satellite production hardware

The desired candidate will have experience in a fast-paced machining environment supporting both high-volume production builds and rapid-iteration prototype development, with the ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities, engineering change orders, and urgent requests from production and prototype teams.
About the team
The Amazon Leo machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities.
We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced, start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences

We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences.

Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Innovation is part of our DNA

Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.
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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

Industry

It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US