The CNC job market remains strong, and we're excited to highlight three manufacturers currently hiring skilled machinists through hireCNC. Whether you're interested in defense manufacturing, aerospace machining, or advanced CNC programming, these employers offer excellent opportunities for experienced manufacturing professionals.
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1. Newport News Shipbuilding | Newport News, Virginia
If you've ever wanted to work on projects that directly support the U.S. Navy, this opportunity deserves a closer look.
Newport News Shipbuilding is one of the largest manufacturing operations in the United States and is actively hiring CNC Machinists to support aircraft carrier and submarine programs. Machinists work on massive structural components using horizontal boring mills, VTLs, 5-axis equipment, and large CNC machining centers.
Highlights:
$28–$42/hour DOE
$10,000 Sign-On / Relocation Bonus
Multiple shifts available
Relocation assistance available
Long-term stability supporting U.S. Navy programs
Large-part machining and true job shop work
For machinists who enjoy setup-heavy work, problem solving, and working on components measured in feet rather than inches, Newport News Shipbuilding offers a unique career path.
Family-owned since 1956, Winslow Automatics continues to invest heavily in advanced CNC technology while serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers.
The company currently has two exciting opportunities:
CNC Turn/Mill Machinist
$30–$40/hour
1st Shift
Aerospace and medical manufacturing
Modern Doosan, Puma, Okuma, and Swiss equipment
Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer
$100,000–$150,000/year
Hands-on programming and process development role
5-axis machining, turn/mill, Swiss machining, and engineering collaboration
Ideal for experienced programmers who enjoy making a direct impact on manufacturing operations
With nearly 70 years of stability and a reputation for precision manufacturing, Winslow is a great fit for machinists and programmers looking to grow their careers in a technically advanced environment.
Founded in 1919, CIGNYS has spent more than a century supporting defense, aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.
The company is currently seeking a CNC Mill Setup Machinist to join its growing operation in Saginaw.
Highlights:
$25–$35/hour DOE
Day Shift
High-mix, low-volume machining environment
Haas, Makino, DN Solutions, and OKK equipment
Aerospace and defense projects
Opportunities to work on everything from prototypes to long-term production programs
For machinists who enjoy variety and don't want to spend every day running the same part, CIGNYS offers the kind of challenging job shop environment many skilled machinists prefer.
At hireCNC, we're proud to partner with manufacturers across North America that value skilled machinists, programmers, setup technicians, inspectors, and manufacturing professionals.
Whether you're looking for large-part machining, aerospace manufacturing, defense work, Swiss machining, or advanced programming opportunities, new roles are being added every week.
Explore all current CNC jobs at hireCNC and find the opportunity that fits your skills and career goals.
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