Apr 28, 2026 ● hireCNC
This Week in CNC Machinist Jobs – April 29, 2026
CNC Hiring Is Staying Strong Across Aerospace, Medical & Production Shops
Hiring demand across CNC machining remains steady heading into May, with aerospace, medical, and high-volume production shops continuing to compete for experienced machinists. This week’s openings highlight a mix of environments — from clean, process-driven aerospace programs to high-output production shops investing in automation and advanced tooling.
What stands out right now is the range of opportunities depending on what kind of work you want. Shops like Crane Aerospace are offering structured environments with long-term program stability, while others like GMD Industries lean into high-volume efficiency and process ownership. Meanwhile, medical manufacturers like Viant continue to offer clean environments and repeatable, precision-driven work.
If you’re exploring new opportunities — whether that’s higher pay, better equipment, or a different type of work — now is still a strong time to look.
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🔥 Featured Machine Shops Hiring Now
Crane Aerospace & Electronics — Burbank, CA
Open Roles:
- CNC Mill Machinist ($28 – $46.50/hr)
- Precision CNC Grinder ($27.38 – $50.18/hr)
- Precision Deburring Tech ($27 – $40/hr)
- Conventional Machinist ($24.87 – $31.74/hr)
Crane offers a clean, structured aerospace environment focused on critical aircraft components, including landing and braking systems. These are stable programs with long production runs, strong benefits, and real opportunities to grow into advanced machining and multi-axis work.
Viant Medical — MA | IN | IL
Open Roles Across Multiple Locations:
- CNC Machinist (Brimfield, MA – $30 – $40/hr)
- CNC Swiss Machinist (Fort Wayne, IN)
- 5-Axis CNC Mill Machinist (Fort Wayne, IN)
- CNC Machinist (Wheeling, IL)
Viant combines high-mix production with repeat medical programs in a clean, organized environment. The shop floor includes Swiss, 5-axis, laser, and waterjet capabilities, running equipment from Haas, Matsuura, Mikron, and Trumpf. Machinists here are often cross-trained and working across multiple machines.
GMD Industries — Dayton, OH
Open Role:
- CNC Setup Machinist ($25/hr)
GMD is a high-output environment built around efficiency and process control. The shop runs a mix of 5-axis machining, Swiss, mill-turn, and multi-spindle equipment like Hydromat, Davenport, and Acme machines. With Mastercam and CAM Assist (AI-driven toolpaths), this is a strong fit for machinists who want ownership over setups and process optimization.
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🔎 Additional CNC Jobs Worth a Look
- CNC Programmer / Machinist & CMM Operator — Pulaski, TN
- CNC Milling Machinist — Ronkonkoma, NY
- CNC Machine Operator — Palmyra, PA
- CNC Machinist III — Moses Lake, WA
- CNC Machinist (Engineering Lab) — Hoffman Estates, IL
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🌎 Willing to Relocate?
Some of the best CNC opportunities aren’t local — but a small number of shops are willing to help you move.
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Note: In-country relocation only (no visa sponsorship).
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🔧 Contract & Field Machining Opportunities
For machinists open to travel or short-term work, contract roles continue to offer strong hourly rates and fast placement timelines:
- CNC Machinist & Swiss Roles — MN (Osakis & Sauk Rapids)
- CNC Swiss Setup Machinist — Northbrook, IL ($38/hr)
- CNC Programmer (NX CAM) — East Granby, CT ($65/hr)
- CMM Programmer / Inspector — Stuart, FL (Up to $45/hr)
- EDM Sinker — Somers, WI ($36 – $40/hr)
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🍁 CNC Machining Jobs in Canada
- CNC Mill / Lathe Machinist — Guelph, ON
- CNC Machinist — Surrey, BC
- 5-Axis CNC Programmer — Coquitlam, BC
- 5-Axis CNC Machinist — Mississauga & Burlington, ON
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📈 CNC Machinist Hiring Outlook
Demand for skilled CNC machinists continues to hold strong across multiple sectors. Aerospace and defense work remains steady, medical manufacturing continues to grow, and high-volume production shops are investing more heavily in automation and multi-axis capabilities.
Pay continues to trend upward for experienced machinists — especially those with setup, programming, or 5-axis experience. Shops are also becoming more flexible with training, cross-skilling, and shift options to stay competitive.
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