--- title: "Machinist Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/machinist/locations/cedar-rapids-ia" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Machinist market brief · Cedar Rapids, IA # Machinist Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA 5 machinist openings are live in the Cedar Rapids, IA area from 3 employers, led by Not explicitly named in the posting, simplystaffed, and Productivity Inc. That is up 400% from 1 in the prior 30 days. Apprentice roles are the largest group, at 40% of openings. Data updated Oct 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Machinist+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA)[Browse all Machinist markets](/jobs/machinist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 5 : Live machinist openings currently tracked in the Cedar Rapids market. **Companies hiring** : 3 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **30-day momentum** : Up 400% : 1 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window. **Median compensation** : Coverage below gate : Compensation stays hidden until the market clears the coverage threshold. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Apprentice2 jobs Journeyman1 jobs Cedar Rapids's machinist market is led by apprentice openings, with 2 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 5 Prior window 1 Salary coverage 20% Median experience 1.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live machinist listings in Cedar Rapids - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Machinist+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare machinist opportunities in Cedar Rapids, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 5 live roles tracked in this market. - 3 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Machinist+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/machinist) ## A practical market plan for Machinist in Cedar Rapids Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 5 machinist openings across 3 employers establish the current Cedar Rapids opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Apprentice leads the derived level mix with 2 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Not explicitly named in the posting is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 5 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Cedar Rapids market view into active employers and representative machinist openings Employer activity · 3 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [Not explicitly named in the postingEmployer profile2Open roles](/company/not-explicitly-named-in-the-posting)[![simplystaffed logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dsimplystaffed.com%26sz%3D128) simplystaffedEmployer profile2Open roles](/company/simplystaffed)[![Productivity Inc logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproductivity.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Fcropped-favicon-180x180.png&sig=ir1RxBPNl6130vG1TQrmUzkvbqSgJCmpJKazBxswuC8) Productivity IncTop of market1Open roles](/company/productivity) Live opportunity sample · 5 of 5 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Machine Operator AssistantEntry-levelNot explicitly named in the postingCedar Rapids, IowaPosted Sep 30, 2026](/job/machine-operator-assistant-at-not-explicitly-named-in-the-posting-37a7b012-ccea-5b99-997e-5d322ceec30a)[CNC ProgrammerLive rolesimplystaffedIowa City, IowaPosted Sep 21, 2026](/job/cnc-programmer-at-simplystaffed-325682d7-11c3-53fd-bb4f-7bef3e170abd)[CNC ProgrammerLive rolesimplystaffedIowa City, IowaPosted Sep 21, 2026](/job/cnc-programmer-at-simplystaffed-9a8832ee-a8b7-5268-b118-566466f20d30)[CNC Fabrication Specialist – Laser & Press BrakeMid-levelProductivity IncCedar Rapids, Iowa$85,000Posted Sep 2, 2026](/job/cnc-fabrication-specialist-laser-and-press-brake-at-productivity-inc-20f01dde-7462-590b-908c-908540b62362)[Machine Operator IEntry-levelNot explicitly named in the postingCedar Rapids, IowaPosted Aug 25, 2026](/job/machine-operator-i-at-not-explicitly-named-in-the-posting-7067057a-7a66-5357-9fc2-546b19c6fc30) [Explore all 5 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Machinist+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA) ## Machinist jobs in Cedar Rapids: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many machinist jobs are open in Cedar Rapids? Metaintro tracks 5 live machinist openings from 3 employers in the Cedar Rapids, IA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Is demand for machinist jobs changing in Cedar Rapids? Openings rose 400%, from 1 in the prior 30 days to 5 in the latest 30. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most machinist openings in Cedar Rapids? Apprentice roles lead with 2 openings. Experience level is known for 60% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for machinist jobs in Cedar Rapids? Not explicitly named in the posting, simplystaffed, and Productivity Inc have the most open machinist roles here right now, out of 3 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Machinist demand around Cedar Rapids. 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