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Machinist
What 37 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 101 active Machinist postings, Machining is the most-requested skill — in 65% of listings, ahead of Manufacturing and Lathes. 37 companies are hiring right now, led by SpaceX. 1% of Machinist roles now call for AI skills, and 0% are remote.
101active postings
1%ask for AI skills
0%remote
37companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Machining | 65% | |
| Manufacturing | 41% | |
| Lathes | 27% | |
| Aerospace | 26% | |
| Mills | 26% | |
| G-code | 25% | |
| Communication | 23% | |
| Attention to Detail | 18% | |
| Engineering Drawings | 18% | |
| Mastercam | 16% | |
| US export controls | 14% | |
| FANUC | 13% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| SpaceX | 31 |
| Maxcess International | 7 |
| Relativity | 6 |
| Rocket Lab | 5 |
| Re:Build Manufacturing | 5 |
| AST SpaceMobile | 4 |