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CNC Machinist - Best Paying Manufacturing Job No Degree
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About the Role
The Elite Job is hiring experienced CNC Machinists for precision machining operations in aerospace, automotive, medical device, and industrial manufacturing facilities across the Midwest and Southeast. CNC machining is consistently listed among the best-paying manufacturing jobs available without a four-year college degree. Skilled CNC machinists earn $25 – $40 per hour — and those who can program, set up, and run complex multi-axis machines are commanding premium wages in a market where qualified machinists are increasingly hard to find.
What You Will Do
Set up, operate, and monitor CNC turning centers and vertical or horizontal machining centers (VMC/HMC) to produce precision machined components
Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, and part specifications to understand required dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish requirements
Write, edit, and optimize CNC programs using G-code at the machine control or through CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar)
Select and install appropriate cutting tools, inserts, holders, and workholding fixtures for each operation
Perform first-article inspection using precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and CMM
Monitor cutting conditions, adjust feeds and speeds, and troubleshoot tool wear, chatter, and dimensional drift throughout production runs
Maintain accurate production records, inspection logs, and non-conformance documentation per quality management system requirements
Perform routine machine maintenance including lubrication, coolant management, and filter changes to maintain uptime and part quality
What You Need
Minimum 3 years of CNC machining experience on turning or milling operations in a production or job shop environment
Ability to read engineering drawings with GD&T callouts and translate them into machining strategies independently
Proficiency with precision measurement instruments — micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges
Basic to intermediate G-code knowledge — ability to edit existing programs and troubleshoot alarms at the control
Experience with Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, or Okuma CNC controls
Strong attention to detail — tight tolerances and critical dimensions require absolute accuracy
High school diploma or GED — no college degree required; vocational machining training is a plus
Nice to Have
5-axis machining experience or Swiss-type lathe operation
CAM programming experience using Mastercam, Fusion 360, or NX
Experience in aerospace (AS9100), medical device (ISO 13485), or automotive (IATF 16949) quality environments
CMM operation and programming experience (PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar)
What We Offer
Competitive pay of $25 – $40 per hour based on machine complexity, programming ability, and industry experience
Shift differential pay for afternoon and overnight shifts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time machinists
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
Company-sponsored training on advanced CNC controls and CAM software
Career growth into CNC Programmer, Setup Lead, Manufacturing Engineer, and Shop Supervisor roles
CNC machining is one of the most intellectually engaging and best-paying manufacturing careers you can build without a four-year degree. The combination of technical skill, precision measurement, and programming knowledge that a great machinist brings to the shop floor is genuinely rare — and the market pays accordingly. At The Elite Job, we place skilled machinists in top manufacturing facilities and fight for the best compensation on your behalf. Apply today.
The Elite Job is an equal opportunity employer. We place CNC machinists in precision manufacturing environments across the entire United States.
