Machinist skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Machinist postings that mention each skill.

1. Machiningdistinctive90%
2. Blueprint readingdistinctive67%
3. Manufacturingdistinctive62%
4. Troubleshootingdistinctive34%
5. Workplace safetydistinctive28%
6. Process improvementdistinctive27%
7. GD&Tdistinctive25%
8. Problem solving23%
9. CADdistinctive18%
10. Equipment maintenancedistinctive18%
11. Quality controldistinctive14%
12. Regulatory compliance13%
13. Forkliftdistinctive12%
14. Leadership12%
15. Weldingdistinctive12%

“Distinctive” means Machinist postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

Where Machinist skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• CNC Operator97% overlapShared: Machining, Manufacturing, Blueprint reading, GD&THow to switch
• Tool and Die Maker83% overlapShared: Machining, Blueprint reading, Manufacturing, TroubleshootingHow to switch
• Manufacturing Engineer46% overlapShared: Manufacturing, Machining, GD&T, Process improvementHow to switch
• Industrial Engineering Technician45% overlapShared: Manufacturing, Process improvement, CAD, MachiningHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a Machinist need?

In 125 current Machinist job postings, the skills asked for most often are Machining (90%), Blueprint reading (67%), Manufacturing (62%), Troubleshooting (34%), Workplace safety (28%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Machinist move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are CNC Operator, Tool and Die Maker, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineering Technician. CNC Operator shares skills such as Machining, Manufacturing, Blueprint reading.