A Day In The Life
Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal.
Manufacturing Industry
Machinists
Average
$49,220
ANNUAL
$23.66
HOURLY
Entry Level
$31,450
ANNUAL
$15.12
HOURLY
Mid Level
$48,020
ANNUAL
$23.09
HOURLY
Expert Level
$62,470
ANNUAL
$30.03
HOURLY
Machinists
20,470
Projected job openings through 2030
Machinists
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Helper
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Assistant
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Senior Machinist
Supporting Programs
Machinists
Machinists
01
Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
02
Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
03
Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
04
Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
05
Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
06
Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
07
Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
08
Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
09
Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
10
Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics.
Machinists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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