Machinist market brief · Chula Vista, CA
Machinist Jobs in Chula Vista, CA
26 machinist openings are live in the Chula Vista, CA area from 14 employers, led by Marquee Staffing, Aerotek, and ITT Inc.. The middle half of posted salaries runs $43,160–$63,196 a year (median $54,891), from the 85% of listings that disclose pay. Journeyman roles are the largest group, at 62% of openings.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 26
- Live machinist openings currently tracked in the Chula Vista market.
Companies hiring
- 14
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $54,891
- 85% of listings provide usable compensation data.
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
Chula Vista is journeyman-heavy for machinist roles: 73% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at journeyman. Apprentice openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
26
Hiring employers
14
Salary coverage
85%
Median experience
3.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
14
8 companies · $49,540 median
Established employers
8
4 companies · $62,400 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$43,160
P50
$54,891
P75
$63,196
P90
$72,800
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare machinist opportunities in Chula Vista, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 26 live roles tracked in this market.
- 14 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Machinist in Chula Vista
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
26 machinist openings across 14 employers establish the current Chula Vista opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Journeyman leads the derived level mix with 16 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Marquee Staffing is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 14 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 26 matches
Representative openings
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More machinist openings in Chula Vista
- Now Hiring: Outside Machinist Journeyperson-1403 · Labor One Staffing
- CNC Machinist II · thyssenkrupp
- Lead CNC Set-up Machinist · ARCH
- CNC Swiss Screw Machinist (2nd Shift) · ITT Inc.
- CNC Swiss Screw Setup Machinist (2nd Shift) · ITT Inc.
- Millman - Machine Operator · Ganahl Lumber
- Machinist - Certified · GKN Aerospace Careers
- CNC Lathe Machinist (Small Lathe - 1st Shift) · Marquee Staffing
- Now Hiring: Outside Machinist Improver-1402 · Labor One Staffing
- VMC Mill Machinist - Level III (2nd Shift) · Marquee Staffing
- CNC Swiss Screw Machinist (2nd Shift) · ITT Inc.
- CNC Programmer/Machinist · Established manufacturer
- CNC Lathe Machinist (Large Lathe - 2nd Shift) · Marquee Staffing
- CNC Lathe Machinist (Small Lathe - 2nd Shift) · Marquee Staffing
- Machinist Maintenance · Kay & Associates, Inc.
- Machinist - Certified II - 2nd Shift-ASBU · GKN Aerospace Careers
Machinist jobs in Chula Vista: 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.
- 01
How many machinist jobs are open in Chula Vista?
Metaintro tracks 26 live machinist openings from 14 employers in the Chula Vista, CA area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do machinist jobs in Chula Vista pay?
The median posted salary is $54,891 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $43,160 to $63,196. Based on the 85% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most machinist openings in Chula Vista?
Journeyman roles lead with 16 openings. Experience level is known for 85% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for machinist jobs in Chula Vista?
Marquee Staffing, Aerotek, ITT Inc., and ARCH have the most open machinist roles here right now, out of 14 hiring employers.
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