CNC Machining Jobs Roundup: Featured Opportunities for June 17, 2026

The CNC machining job market continues to stay active across aerospace, defense, prototyping, energy, and general manufacturing sectors. This week's featured opportunities include leadership roles, advanced 5-axis machining positions, relocation opportunities, and several employers investing heavily in growth.

Whether you're looking for a higher-paying role, a chance to work with newer equipment, or an opportunity to relocate for the right shop, here are some of the CNC machining jobs worth exploring this week.

Featured CNC Employers

Hive Manufacturing — Sterling Heights, Michigan

Hive Manufacturing continues to expand its machining capabilities and is currently hiring a CNC Programmer / Machinist in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of jobs from print to finished part, working with modern equipment including DN Solutions 5-axis machining centers and Lynx 2600SY turning centers. The position is ideal for machinists who enjoy programming, setup, troubleshooting, and seeing projects through the entire manufacturing process.

Highlights include:

• Program, setup, and run your own jobs
• Work with modern 5-axis milling and turning equipment
• Clean, organized manufacturing environment
• Overtime opportunities available
• Backed by HA Industries and positioned for continued growth

Pay ranges from $35–$40 per hour based on experience.

Full job details here.

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Prototek Digital Manufacturing — Rancho Cordova, California & Menomonie, Wisconsin

Prototek remains one of the most interesting employers in the precision machining space for machinists who enjoy variety.

The company specializes in prototype and short-run manufacturing across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and emerging technology sectors. Unlike many production environments, Prototek focuses heavily on complex, high-mix work where machinists regularly encounter new parts and manufacturing challenges.

Current opportunities include:

• Lead CNC Machinist Manager (Menomonie, WI)
• CNC Programmer (Rancho Cordova, CA)
• Additional machining and leadership opportunities

Employees work with:

• 3-axis and 5-axis machining centers
• CNC lathes
• EDM equipment
• Fusion 360
• Mastercam
• Surfcam

Select positions also include a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and some roles offer relocation assistance.

Compensation ranges from approximately $40–$50 per hour for programming positions, while leadership roles can exceed $95,000 annually plus bonus opportunities.

Multiple job opportunities here.

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Crane Aerospace & Electronics — Burbank, California

Crane Aerospace & Electronics continues hiring across several machining disciplines at its Burbank facility.

The company supports critical aerospace systems including landing gear, braking systems, and aircraft control components. For machinists interested in aerospace manufacturing, Crane offers exposure to highly regulated, precision-driven work environments.

Current openings include:

• Precision CNC Grinder
• Conventional Machinist
• Precision Deburring Technician

Employees work with equipment from manufacturers such as Mazak, Toyoda, and Fanuc-controlled machining platforms while supporting long-term aerospace programs.

Additional benefits include:

• Competitive healthcare plans
• 401(k) match
• PTO beginning on day one
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities into setup, troubleshooting, and technical specialist roles

Pay ranges from approximately $24–$50 per hour depending on position and experience, with select roles offering sign-on bonuses.

Crane open jobs here.

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Additional CNC Jobs Worth Watching

Several additional employers are actively hiring CNC machinists, programmers, and setup professionals across the United States:

• American Rheinmetall — 5-Axis CNC Machinist — Lapeer, MI
• Conval, Inc. — Experienced CNC Machinist — Enfield, CT
• Euro Machine Building — CNC Programmer / Machinist — Loganville, GA
• Trident Maritime Systems — Multiple CNC Machinist Positions — Rhinelander, WI
• Siemens Energy — CNC Machinists Across Multiple Facilities — Charlotte, NC & Fort Payne, AL

Many of these opportunities include relocation assistance, sign-on bonuses, or long-term advancement potential.

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Relocation Opportunities Continue to Grow

One trend we're seeing across the machining industry is the increasing number of employers willing to relocate experienced CNC talent.

Shops in aerospace, defense, energy, and advanced manufacturing are competing for skilled machinists and programmers, often providing relocation packages to attract candidates from outside their local markets.

If you're open to moving, some of the best opportunities on hireCNC currently include relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Note: Relocation assistance is generally limited to domestic moves and does not include visa sponsorship.

Relocation roles here.

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Contract CNC Machining Opportunities

For machinists interested in travel, project-based work, or higher hourly earnings, several contract opportunities remain available:

• CNC Machinist & Swiss Machinist positions — Minnesota
• CNC Mill & Lathe Setup Machinists — Milford, CT
• CNC Programmers & Grinding Machinists — East Granby, CT
• CMM Programmer / Inspector — Stuart, FL

Many contract assignments include per diem and overtime opportunities.

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CNC Jobs in Canada

Canadian machinists also have several strong opportunities available this week:

• Forte Tooling Technologies — CNC Programmer / Tool & Die Maker — Winnipeg, MB
• Fostet Manufacturing — CNC Mill / Lathe Machinist — Guelph, ON
• Ellery Manufacturing — CNC Machinist — Surrey, BC
• Mahler Machining — 5-Axis CNC Programmer — Coquitlam, BC
• ABS Machining — 5-Axis CNC Machinist — Mississauga & Burlington, ON

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Looking for Your Next CNC Opportunity?

New CNC machining jobs are added to hireCNC every week across the United States and Canada.

Whether you're looking for aerospace machining, prototype work, large-part machining, Swiss machining, programming roles, leadership opportunities, or relocation assistance, it's worth checking back regularly as new positions are posted.

The demand for experienced CNC machinists, programmers, and setup technicians remains strong heading into the second half of 2026.