8 Strategies for Recruiting CNC Machinists

8 strategies for recruiting CNC Machinists! 📢

Hiring CNC Machinists is tough. Job boards don’t deliver enough qualified candidates, and traditional recruiting agencies tend to overpromise — and overcharge.

At hireCNC, we take a specialized, multi-channel approach designed specifically for the CNC machining industry. Here’s how we consistently connect top CNC Machinists with great Machine Shops:

1. 🔧 CNC-Only Focus:
   Our recruiters specialize exclusively in CNC roles. We speak the language, know the machines, and screen smarter.
   
2. 📱 Facebook Groups
   We own and operate three of the largest machinist communities on Facebook — spam-free, moderated groups with exclusive access to over 100,000 U.S.-based machinists.
   
3. 📂 Proprietary Database
   Our internal database includes over 15,000 CNC machinists, complete with resumes and detailed screening notes. These aren’t purchased lists — they’re real connections we've built over time.
   
4. 🌐 hireCNC.com Job Board
   The #1 job board dedicated to CNC machining roles.
   
5. 💼 LinkedIn Reach
   We’re highly active on LinkedIn — sharing jobs, connecting with machinists, and expanding your reach daily.
   
6. 🤝 CNC Influencers
   Partnered with industry names to promote opportunities and build brand trust.
   
7. 📬 Morning Machinist Newsletter
   Our weekly newsletter with job ads strategically placed to maximize exposure.
   
8. 🛠️ Industry Forums
   We post to niche machining forums — ensuring your openings are seen everywhere they should be.