--- title: "Machinist Jobs in Columbia, SC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/machinist/locations/columbia-sc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Machinist market brief · Columbia, SC # Machinist Jobs in Columbia, SC 13 machinist openings are live in the Columbia, SC area from 9 employers, led by FN America, JTEKT, and Blanchard Machinery Company. Apprentice roles are the largest group, at 38% of openings. Data updated Oct 12, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Machinist+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Browse all Machinist markets](/jobs/machinist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 13 : Live machinist openings currently tracked in the Columbia market. **Companies hiring** : 9 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## 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 [Apprentice](/jobs/machinist/locations/columbia-sc/apprentice)5 jobs Journeyman4 jobs Columbia's machinist market is led by apprentice openings, with 5 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 13 Hiring employers 9 Salary coverage 0% Median experience 2.0 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 Columbia - 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+Columbia%2C+SC)[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 Columbia, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 13 live roles tracked in this market. - 9 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 12, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Machinist+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/machinist) ## A practical market plan for Machinist in Columbia Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 13 machinist openings across 9 employers establish the current Columbia opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Apprentice leads the derived level mix with 5 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers FN America is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 13 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 Columbia market view into active employers and representative machinist openings Employer activity · 9 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. FN AmericaEmployer profile4Open roles [JTEKTStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/jtekt)[![Blanchard Machinery Company logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blanchardmachinery.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fblanchardmachinery%2Fassets%2Fimg%2Ffavicon.ico) Blanchard Machinery CompanyEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/blanchard-machinery-company)[![Husqvarna Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.husqvarnagroup.com.ico) Husqvarna GroupStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/husqvarna-group) IP GlobalEmployer profile1Open roles [![Michelin logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichelin.com%2Ffavicon.ico) MichelinTop of market1Open roles](/company/michelin)[![Niagara Bottling logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.niagarawater.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fjointswp-css-2022%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fapple-icon-touch.png&sig=bxew-8yED7AFusXC_Cn8nT1AKaCXVvtdwCdFhWw00dI) Niagara BottlingStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/niagara-bottling)[![Palmetto State Armory logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fmedia%2Ffavicon%2Fdefault%2Fpsa_trans_white.ico&sig=oHATNCky14gEpLvMPAPTAXukIchmt6aswE0VVGRGB6Q) Palmetto State ArmoryStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/palmetto-state-armory) Live opportunity sample · 13 of 13 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [MachinistEntry-levelBlanchard Machinery CompanyWest Columbia, South Carolina](/job/machinist-at-blanchard-machinery-company-6a43ea4e-0ebf-52d0-b23e-354f673a134a)[Machine Operator I- Components (AAC Ammunition Prod.)Live rolePalmetto State ArmoryWest Columbia, South CarolinaPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/machine-operator-i-components-aac-ammunition-prod-at-palmetto-state-b4c80259-4837-565f-b473-ddded8f7a0e5)[Day Shift Injection and Machine OperatorEntry-levelNiagara BottlingColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/day-shift-injection-and-machine-operator-at-niagara-bottling-571706f1-299f-57c7-b773-639e0a75da48)[Machine Operator III (Mini 1, Weekend Shift)Entry-levelFN AmericaColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Sep 25, 2026](/job/machine-operator-iii-mini-1-weekend-shift-at-fn-america-f85f08ff-3040-5abc-88ae-81650804fcfd)[Machine Operator I (Mini 1, Weekend Shift)Live roleFN AmericaColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Sep 16, 2026](/job/machine-operator-i-mini-1-weekend-shift-at-fn-america-bc3ec298-69cb-5daa-97c5-b0a6db061bda)[Maintenance Technician II (CNC) 2nd shiftEntry-levelFN AmericaColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Sep 15, 2026](/job/maintenance-technician-ii-cnc-2nd-shift-at-fn-america-aba1b5ee-e0b4-542f-80f2-2b5dffd301cb)[Maintenance Technician II (CNC) 2nd shiftEntry-levelFN AmericaColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Sep 15, 2026](/job/maintenance-technician-ii-cnc-2nd-shift-at-fn-america-64d2b45f-fe4d-54d2-8f59-6fcd5ed9b163)[Machine OperatorEntry-levelJTEKTColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Aug 28, 2026](/job/machine-operator-at-jtekt-55befe85-e726-508f-8784-5a7174541be3) #### More machinist openings in Columbia - [Machine Operator· JTEKT](/job/machine-operator-at-jtekt-9d36011c-bcc0-5517-ae7d-bbaea0b4c0e7) - [Assistant Machine Operator - PL2 Waxer· IP Global](/job/assistant-machine-operator-pl2-waxer-at-ip-global-9fe3f9c9-264f-552b-b876-32042e303f4d) - [CNC Operator· Husqvarna Group](/job/cnc-operator-at-husqvarna-group-c25a562e-0be0-539f-b087-e5fd2cf9bb0a) - [Industrial Valve Machinist· R.E. Mason](/job/industrial-valve-machinist-at-r-e-mason-1f49321b-81fb-5eb4-a921-0e707fcf2b6b) - [Machinist Technical Scholar· Michelin](/job/machinist-technical-scholar-at-michelin-4b51a9bd-4b50-54cd-9e38-ef35ba7a243e) [Explore all 13 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Machinist+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC) ## Machinist jobs in Columbia: 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 Columbia? Metaintro tracks 13 live machinist openings from 9 employers in the Columbia, SC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which experience level has the most machinist openings in Columbia? Apprentice roles lead with 5 openings. Experience level is known for 69% of this market's listings. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for machinist jobs in Columbia? FN America, JTEKT, Blanchard Machinery Company, and Husqvarna Group have the most open machinist roles here right now, out of 9 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 Columbia. [Charlotte, NC](/jobs/machinist/locations/charlotte-nc)[Charleston, SC](/jobs/machinist/locations/charleston-sc)[Savannah, GA](/jobs/machinist/locations/savannah-ga)[Athens, GA](/jobs/machinist/locations/athens-ga)[Asheville, NC](/jobs/machinist/locations/asheville-nc)[Fayetteville, NC](/jobs/machinist/locations/fayetteville-nc) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Columbia market. [Maintenance Technician](/jobs/maintenance-technician/locations/columbia-sc)[All roles in Columbia](/jobs/locations/columbia-sc) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. 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