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Machining Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Hard Machining Operator

Union, SC

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Efficiently perform all operations on the various grinding and hard-machining equipment. Essential Responsibilities: * Responsible for procurement and use of proper gauges and maintaining quality ...

CNC Machining Operator

Jackson, TN · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

Maintain and troubleshoot machines to ensure they are operating at optimum efficiency. Essential Functions * Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC Machines to achieve first article. * Considered to ...

Hard Machining Operator

Union, SC

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Efficiently perform all operations on the various grinding and hard-machining equipment. Essential Responsibilities: * Responsible for procurement and use of proper gauges and maintaining quality ...

CNC Machining Operator

Jackson, TN · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

Maintain and troubleshoot machines to ensure they are operating at optimum efficiency. Essential Functions * Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC Machines to achieve first article. * Considered to ...

Machining Operator I - Days

Audubon, MN · On-site

$19.50 - $27/hr

Review and follow work instruction, management system procedures and standard operating documents. * Run CNC and manual machines, and hand held tools. * Inspect parts and identify defects and non ...

Machining Operator I - Days

Audubon, MN · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Review and follow work instruction, management system procedures and standard operating documents. * Run CNC and manual machines, and hand held tools. * Inspect parts and identify defects and non ...

Hard Machining Operator

Union, SC

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Efficiently perform all operations on the various grinding and hard-machining equipment. Essential Responsibilities: * Responsible for procurement and use of proper gauges and maintaining quality ...

CNC Machining Operator

Wixom, MI · On-site

$19.75 - $26.75/hr

Maintain tooling while operating machines. * Determine specifications for inspection of work using precision measuring and gaging tools, performing required inspection before, during, and after ...

Machining Operator I Dayshift

Bagley, MN · On-site

$19 - $19.50/hr

Review and follow work instruction, management system procedures and standard operating documents. * Run CNC and manual machines, and hand held tools. * Inspect parts and identify defects and non ...

Hard Machining Operator

Union, SC · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Efficiently perform all operations on the various grinding and hard-machining equipment. Essential Responsibilities: * Responsible for procurement and use of proper gauges and maintaining quality ...

Hard Machining Operator

Union, SC · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Efficiently perform all operations on the various grinding and hard-machining equipment. Essential Responsibilities: * Responsible for procurement and use of proper gauges and maintaining quality ...

Hard Machining Operator

Union, SC

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Efficiently perform all operations on the various grinding and hard-machining equipment. Essential Responsibilities: * Responsible for procurement and use of proper gauges and maintaining quality ...

Hard Machining Operator

Union, SC · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Efficiently perform all operations on the various grinding and hard-machining equipment. Essential Responsibilities: * Responsible for procurement and use of proper gauges and maintaining quality ...

Machining Operator (3rd Shift)

San Marcos, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

Machining Operator Reports to: Director of Production Engineering Location: San Marcos, Texas We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to ...

Machining Operator (2nd Shift)

San Marcos, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

Machining Operator Reports to: Director of Production Engineering Location: San Marcos, Texas We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to ...

Machining Operator (2nd Shift)

San Marcos, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Machining Operator Reports to: Director of Production Engineering Location: San Marcos, Texas We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to ...

Machining Operator I Nightshift

Bagley, MN · On-site

$17 - $20.25/hr

Review and follow work instruction, management system procedures and standard operating documents. * Run CNC and manual machines, and hand held tools. * Inspect parts and identify defects and non ...

Machining Operator I - Nights

Audubon, MN

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Review and follow work instruction, management system procedures and standard operating documents. * Run CNC and manual machines, and hand held tools. * Inspect parts and identify defects and non ...

Machining Operator (3rd Shift)

San Marcos, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Machining Operator Reports to: Director of Production Engineering Location: San Marcos, Texas We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to ...

Review and follow work instruction, management system procedures and standard operating documents. * Run CNC and manual machines, and hand held tools. * Inspect parts and identify defects and non ...

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How much do machining operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for machining operator in the United States is $18.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Machining Operator vs CNC Operator?

AspectMachining OperatorCNC Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some certifications preferredHigh school diploma; CNC programming certifications often required
Work EnvironmentManufacturing shops, machine shops, factoriesManufacturing facilities, machine shops, CNC centers
Job FocusOperating manual or semi-automatic machinesProgramming, setting up, and operating CNC machines
Common UsageUsed in traditional machining environmentsUsed in modern, automated manufacturing

While both roles involve operating machining equipment, Machining Operators typically handle manual or semi-automatic machines, focusing on setup and operation. CNC Operators specialize in computer-controlled machines, requiring programming skills. Both roles are essential in manufacturing, but CNC Operators often work with more advanced technology and automation.

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Infographic showing various Machining Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 37% Full Time, 61% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,827 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Hard Machining Operator

Union, SC

Timken
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Timken rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 82 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

314th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world- improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Position Summary:

Perform job within a work team environment under minimum direct supervision to demand quality and production objectives. Efficiently perform all operations on the various grinding and hard-machining equipment.

Essential Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for procurement and use of proper gauges and maintaining quality requirements that meet or exceed customer drawing specifications, both written and understood. 
  • Will be required to produce parts to a level that is acceptable when compared to standard pieces per hour as designated on routings. 
  • Responsible for daily lubrication and maintenance of machine and other duties such as wheel dressing and machine setup to keep parts within tolerance and finish specifications. 
  • Perform all necessary loading and unloading of machine; procure and properly utilize setup material; synchronize manual and automatic operations while grinding or turning and allow for temperature changes. 
  • Interpret and follow drawings, instructions, routings, and specifications; install and maintain proper grinding wheels; or inserts, set up and operate at proper and/or prescribed feeds and speeds. 
  • Will operate all grinding and turning machines - must be multi-skilled. 
  • Responsible for preventive maintenance and maintaining inventory of tooling and inserts. 
  • Responsible for proper care of company tools, observance of safety regulations, and correct reporting of time and production. 
  • Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working order and maintaining a neat & orderly work area.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 18 year of age or older.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US.
  • Must be willing to work overtime.
  • Must be willing to work any shift.
  • Ability to use shop mathematics.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of prints.
  • Ability to plan and perform unusual & difficult work.
  • Ability to make decisions that involve considerable judgment.
  • Must be willing to work on any Grinder 4 job.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  • Previous ID or OD grinding experience in a bearing manufacturing environment.
  • Previous hard machining experience in a bearing manufacturing environment.
  • Precision gauging/inspection experience.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.



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About Timken

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The Timken Company designs a growing portfolio of engineered bearings and power transmission products that improve the reliability and efficiency of global machinery and equipment to move the world forward. Timken posted $3.8 billion in sales in 2019 and employs more than 17,000 people globally, operating from 42 countries. Why Choose Timken?

Industry

Industrial machinery manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Canton, OH, US

Year founded

1899