5 Axis Machinist
$20 - $27.25/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machining equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision ...
$20 - $27.25/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machining equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision ...
$20 - $27.25/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machining equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision ...
$21.75 - $29.75/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machining equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision ...
$21.75 - $29.75/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machining equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision ...
$20 - $27.25/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machining equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision ...
$20 - $27.25/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machining equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision ...
$21.25 - $29/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machine equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision measuring ...
$21.25 - $29/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machine equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision measuring ...
$21.25 - $29/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machine equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision measuring ...
$21.25 - $29/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machine equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision measuring ...
$21.75 - $29.75/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machining equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision ...
$21.75 - $29.75/hr
Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machining equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision ...
$12.26 - $13.66
2% of jobs
$13.66 - $15.06
10% of jobs
$16.28 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.06 - $16.46
14% of jobs
The median wage is $17.77 / hr.
$16.46 - $17.85
25% of jobs
$17.85 - $19.25
18% of jobs
$19.98 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.25 - $20.65
11% of jobs
$20.65 - $22.05
7% of jobs
$22.05 - $23.45
4% of jobs
$23.45 - $24.85
3% of jobs
$24.85 - $26.25
2% of jobs
$26.25 - $27.64
3% of jobs
$12
$18
$27
| Aspect | Percision Grinder | CNC Machinist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma, technical training, certifications in grinding | High school diploma, technical training, CNC programming certifications |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing shops, machine shops, precision machining facilities | Manufacturing plants, machine shops, aerospace, automotive industries |
| Job Focus | Grinding and finishing metal parts to precise specifications | Programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines for various parts |
The main difference is that a Percision Grinder specializes in grinding and finishing metal components to exact tolerances, often working with manual or semi-automatic machines. A CNC Machinist, on the other hand, operates computer-controlled machines to produce a variety of parts, including grinding tasks. Both roles require technical skills and precision, but their focus and tools differ.

$20 - $27.25/hr
Full-time
Posted 28 days ago