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Machinist
What 32 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 103 active Machinist postings, Machining is the most-requested skill — in 59% of listings, ahead of Manufacturing and Lathes. 32 companies are hiring right now, led by SpaceX. 1% of Machinist roles now call for AI skills, and 0% are remote.
103active postings
1%ask for AI skills
0%remote
32companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Machining | 59% | |
| Manufacturing | 34% | |
| Lathes | 25% | |
| Mills | 24% | |
| G-code | 22% | |
| Communication | 21% | |
| Aerospace | 18% | |
| US export controls | 16% | |
| Mastercam | 15% | |
| Engineering Drawings | 13% | |
| Attention to Detail | 13% | |
| Government | 12% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| SpaceX | 30 |
| Maxcess International | 11 |
| Rocket Lab | 8 |
| Relativity | 7 |
| Anduril Industries | 4 |
| AST SpaceMobile | 3 |