Engineering, Industry, and Manufacturing Technology

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

Occupation Details

County Information

Wage

$20/hour Average
$40,630/year Median

Wage Range

$32,380/year Entry
$46,100/year Experienced

Growth Opportunity

28 Annual Openings
-12% change total jobs from 2020-2030

Education Typically Needed

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Typically Needed

None

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