MACHINIST RECRUITERS
One of SkillSource Tech's recruiting specialties is - Machinist Recruiting.
Types of Machinists we have decades of experience recruiting
- Tool Makers
- Manual Machining/Milling Machinists
- Manual Turning/Lathe Machinists
- Familiarity with brands such as – Bridgeport, Cincinnati, Monarch etc.
- Screw Machinists
We have curated a database of thousands of Manual Machinists from across the country
Why Manufacturers Choose SkillSource Tech for Machinist Recruiting
Finding a qualified Machinist isn’t just about matching a resume to a job description — it’s about verifying real, hands-on shop floor competency before that candidate ever reaches your interview room. Our recruiters vet every machinist candidate for the specifics that actually matter to precision manufacturing: blueprint reading, GD&T comprehension, setup and operation experience on the exact equipment your shop runs, and a track record of holding tight tolerances under real production pressure.
What We Screen For
- Hands-on Setup and machine operation experience (Mill, Lathe, Swiss-type, multi-axis)
- Solid working knowledge of trigonometry
- Blueprint and GD&T reading proficiency
- Ability to fabricate tooling and fixtures for production.
- Familiarity with “Feeds and Speeds” and which tooling to use for the particular job Quality-system awareness relevant to regulated industries (AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR where applicable)
- Verified work history and references specific to precision machining environment
Our Placement Process
We don’t just forward resumes. Every candidate in our network goes through a structured screening process built specifically around the realities of precision manufacturing hiring — technical vetting, availability and relocation logistics, and salary/rate expectations confirmed upfront, so the candidates who reach your desk are ready to move forward, not just technically qualified on paper. In addition, our Fees are reasonable and included in that fee is a 90 day insurance policy/guarantee on all or our placements.
Looking for CNC-specific machinist talent? — programmers or control operators? See our CNC Machinist Recruiters page.