Machinists   51-4041

Manufacturing

Description

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.

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Occupation Details

 

Location

Alaska

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Growth Opportunity

11.80% growth rate
20 annual job openings

Wage Range

$28/hour 21.93 27.87 50th percentile 37.25

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training
(more than 12 months)

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