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Apr 16, 2025 hireCNC

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.

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