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

South Central

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Growth Opportunity

14.00% growth rate
28 annual job openings

Wage Range

$23/hour 18.60 22.67 50th percentile 23.65

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

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

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