PEAK Technical Staffing
CNC Machinist Staffing & Recruitment
Keep scrap, rework, and downtime to a minimum. Let PEAK find experienced, local CNC machinists so you can keep production moving, increase throughput, and maintain client commitments.
Discipline Expertise
CNC Machinists + Other Roles We Place
| Role | What They Do |
|---|---|
| CNC Machinists | Sets up, programs, runs, and troubleshoots computer-controlled machines to produce precision parts to spec. |
| Swiss CNC Machinists | Sets up and runs Swiss-style CNC lathes to make small, high-precision parts while monitoring tolerances and making adjustments as needed. |
| CNC Operators | Runs and monitors CNC equipment, loads materials, checks output quality, and makes basic machine adjustments or routine maintenance. |
| Manual Machinists | Uses manually controlled machines like lathes and mills to fabricate, repair, or modify parts by reading blueprints and measuring to tight tolerances. |
| Machining Technicians | Supports machining operations by preparing equipment, assisting with setups, checking parts, and helping keep production accurate and efficient. |
Why Work with PEAK?
Why Work with PEAK?
National reach, local connections.
PEAK has spent decades building relationships in regions where demand is high and talent is scarce.
Total talent management.
We go beyond filling reqs. We handle the administrative and compliance requirements for critical roles.
55+ years of experience.
We know what works, what doesn't, and how to navigate a tough market. Because we've done it so many times before.
PEAK Protected™
With PEAK, Your Workforce is Always Protected
According to our 2026 Skilled Trade Workforce Outlook, wages for CNC machinists have increased roughly 15–20% since 2021. Average hourly rates now range from $32–35 nationally, with experienced operators in competitive markets commanding $42 or more. Likewise, average time-to-fill sits at 68 days.
For a production facility running tight schedules, a two-month vacancy in a machining role has direct consequences on throughput, on-time delivery, and customer commitments. PEAK's approach to this market is built around that reality, because we've seen first-hand what goes wrong when these roles stay open (and what goes right when we fill them quickly).
PEAK Protected™ is our proven approach to ensure your workforce is reliable, compliant, and ready to perform. This means you always have:
Operational Continuity
Your projects stay on track.
Compliance Assurance
Your workforce meets every requirement.
Safety Alignment
Your teams are prepared for your environment.
Cost Protection
You avoid the hidden costs of bad hires and vacancies.
Workforce Reliability
You get talent that performs from day one.
Where We Place
Industries and Environments
CNC machinists placed by PEAK go into environments where precision, production continuity, and on-time delivery are essential.
How We Engage
Our Service Offerings
Direct Placement
PEAK helps you build the most compelling offer for CNC machinists, move at the pace the market requires, and close on candidates before a competitor does.
Contract-to-Hire
For roles where extended on-the-job evaluation is genuinely necessary, PEAK gives both sides time to confirm the match before committing long-term.
Contract Staffing
For project-driven machining needs, production surges, coverage gaps, or short-term capacity requirements, PEAK provides flexible contract staffing engagements.
Get Started
Ready to Hire a CNC Machinist?
Whether you need a single direct hire or ongoing machinist placement support across a production facility, let PEAK find the right people to move production along.
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