Contract CNC Machinist Jobs

Morning Machinist; Granby (CT); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Travel pay

Higher hourly rates

Job summary

hireCNC connects experienced machinists, CNC programmers, and setup specialists with short-term and contract machining opportunities across the United States.

Travel-friendly contracts offer per diem, travel pay, and higher hourly rates, letting you work on assignments nationwide in high-end shops.

Whether you're a CNC mill machinist, lathe machinist, Swiss programmer, or 5-axis specialist, these contracts let you apply your skills where they are needed most.

Qualifications

• Experienced machinists, CNC programmers and setup specialists sought.
• Contract and short-term machining opportunities across the United States.
• Roles on travel assignments may include per diem and travel pay.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines (Mill/Lathe) and verify first articles.
• Program CNC machines for new product launches or prototypes.
• Work on high-precision or specialty projects across multiple shops.

Skills

CNC machinist

CNC programmer

Setup specialist

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Esprit

Job description

37428 Centralmont Pl Ste a, Fremont, CA 94536, USA

$30 - $40 per hour

Contract CNC Machinist Jobs

Looking for contract CNC machinist jobs?

hireCNC connects experienced machinists, CNC programmers, and setup specialists with short-term and contract machining opportunities across the United States.

Also known as traveling machinist jobs, these roles let experienced machinists work on assignment nationwide — often with per diem, travel pay, and higher hourly rates than a typical local position.

Contract roles are a great option for machinists who want flexibility, higher hourly rates, or the opportunity to work on specialized projects inside high-end machine shops.

These roles often support:

• New product launches
• Prototype programs
• Equipment installations
• Temporary staffing gaps

Whether you're a CNC mill machinist, lathe machinist, Swiss machinist, or 5-axis programmer, contract roles allow you to apply your skills where they are needed most.

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Types of Contract CNC Jobs

Contract machining roles vary widely depending on the shop and project. Some of the most common positions include:

CNC Setup Machinist (Mill or Lathe)
Short-term roles focused on machine setup, tooling, and first-article verification.

CNC Programmer (Mastercam, Fusion, Esprit, etc.)
Programming support for new product launches or complex prototype work.

5-Axis CNC Machinists
High-precision aerospace and medical machining environments often require temporary 5-axis specialists.

Swiss CNC Machinists
Swiss machining programs frequently bring in contract machinists for high-volume production runs.

Manufacturing Engineers / Process Engineers
Temporary engineering roles supporting new programs or production improvements.

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Why Machine Shops Hire Contract Machinists

Machine shops often use contract machinists when they need experienced talent quickly.

Hiring contract machinists allows shops to:

• Increase production capacity during busy periods
• Support complex aerospace or medical programs
• Launch new machining cells or production lines
• Reduce hiring risk before making permanent offers

Many machinists who start in contract roles eventually convert into full-time employees once the shop sees their skills and work ethic.

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Why Machinists Choose Contract Work

Contract CNC roles can offer several advantages for experienced machinists:

Higher hourly pay
Flexibility between projects
Exposure to advanced machines and industries
Opportunity to travel and gain new experience as a traveling machinist
Ability to test new shops before committing long-term

Many machinists enjoy working contract roles in industries such as:

• Aerospace machining
• Defense machining

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Find Contract CNC Jobs Near You

hireCNC works with machine shops across the United States that are actively hiring machinists for contract and temporary CNC machining roles.

Browse the listings above to see current opportunities.

If you're an experienced machinist interested in contract work, new positions are added regularly.

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