Engineering, Industry, and Manufacturing Technology
Machinists
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Occupation Details
County Information
Wage
$24/hour
Average
$48,440/year
Median
Wage Range
$37,820/year
Entry
$55,970/year
Experienced
Growth Opportunity
133
Annual Openings
6% change
total jobs from 2020-2030
Education Typically Needed
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience Typically Needed
None
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