Apr 8, 2026 ● hireCNC

This Week in CNC Machining Jobs – April 8, 2026

Here’s a snapshot of CNC machining jobs we’re actively recruiting for — plus additional roles worth a look on hireCNC.

Not every job is listed below. These are highlights we believe are worth your time.

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🔥 Featured CNC Machining Jobs

Featured roles are from trusted hireCNC partner shops actively investing in their hiring.

Faircloth Machine Shop — Winston-Salem, NC

CNC Lathe Machinist — $25–$30/hr
CNC Swiss Machinist — $25–$30/hr
1st, 2nd, and weekend shift options

Faircloth runs a hands-on, collaborative shop where machinists are involved in setups, first articles, and process improvements — not just operating machines.

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Gretna Machine Shop — Houston, TX

CNC Machinist (5-Axis Mill / Live Tooling Lathe) — $26–$38/hr
Long-tenured team (20–30+ years)
Strong programming support from people who understand machining
Growth path into leadership (especially on 2nd shift)
Equipment includes Haas, Okuma, Doosan

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Howmet Aerospace — Big Lake, MN / New Brighton, MN

CNC Programmer (5-Axis) — $37–$48/hr
CNC Machinist — $25–$40/hr
Day 1 benefits + strong 401(k)
Siemens and Fanuc controls
Structured, process-driven environment with clear expectations

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🔍 Additional CNC Jobs Worth a Look

Additional roles from shops hiring across the U.S.:

CNC Mill Programmer / Specialist — Technimark LLC — Asheboro, NC
Advanced CNC Setup Technician — DW Products — Cedar Rapids, IA
CNC Lathe Setup / Programmer — Meta Tech Industries — Houston, TX
CNC Setup / Programmer — All-Tech Manufacturing — Akron, OH
CNC Programmer / Machinist — Tool & Die Systems LLC — Wixom, MI

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🧳 Contract & Field Machining Opportunities

Short-term, travel-ready, high-impact roles:

CMM Programmer / Inspector — Northbrook, IL • Dental/Medical • $38/hr
CNC Programmer / Machinist (3–6 Month Contract) — East Granby, CT • Aerospace • $51+/hr
CMM Programmer / Inspector — Stuart, FL • Aerospace • Up to $45/hr • Onsite
EDM Sinker — Somers, WI • $36–$40/hr

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🍁 CNC Machining Roles in Canada

CNC Mill / Lathe Machinist — Fostet Manufacturing — Guelph, ON
CNC Machinist — Ellery Manufacturing — Surrey, BC
5-Axis CNC Programmer — Mahler Machining — Coquitlam, BC
5-Axis CNC Machinist — ABS Machining — Mississauga, ON & Burlington, ON

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⚡ Industry Spotlight

A Better Way to Handle CNC Chips
Dakota Metal Solutions offers a CNC Chip Hopper built specifically for machine shops — featuring a trough and valve system that drains coolant before dumping chips.

Heavy-duty steel, self-dumping, forklift-friendly, and mobile on casters.

AND

DMG Mori, Citizen Swiss & More — Auction Ends April 15
Machine Tool Bids is hosting an online auction featuring:

DMG Mori CMX1100V vertical mill
Citizen A20 VI PL Swiss lathe
Additional CNC mills, lathes, and fabrication equipment

Bid online and use code MACHINIST for 5% off the buyer’s premium.

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🔎 Looking for Something Specific?

Browse all CNC jobs on hireCNC, set up job alerts, or check back weekly — new roles are added all the time.

If you’re even thinking about making a move, this is worth a quick weekly skim.

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⚡ Additional Sponsors

Built By Machinists
Apparel made for machinists — hats, shirts, and hoodies designed around real shop life.

RBM Recycling
Pays up to $25.00/lb for carbide scrap with free nationwide pickup. No shipping, no hassle — and paid on the spot. Email DallasRBMga@gmail.com.

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