Description
Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Working Conditions
- Independence
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Self-Control
- Persistence
- Stress Tolerance
Tasks
- Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
- Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.
- Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
- Observe milling or planing machine operation, and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.
- Select and install cutting tools and other accessories according to specifications, using hand tools or power tools.
Work Activities
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Handling and Moving Objects
Detailed Work Activities
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Presentation software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Spreadsheet software
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Abilities
- Manual Dexterity
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Control Precision
- Multilimb Coordination
Skills
- Operations Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Production and Processing
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Computers and Electronics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Machining Level I - Manual Turning Between CentersCertifying Organization
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
Type
Core
Certificate name
Machining Level I - Drill Press ICertifying Organization
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
Type
Core
Certificate name
CAM Turning ProgrammerCertifying Organization
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
Type
Core
Certificate name
Machining Level II - CNC Milling IICertifying Organization
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Machining Level I - MillingCertifying Organization
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
Income Percentile | Annual Income |
---|---|
Low (10%) | $37,300 |
Median (50%) | $42,370 |
High (90%) | $47,600 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
Experience | Income |
---|---|
Entry Level | $41,573 |
Mid Level | $45,972 |
Senior Level | N/A |
Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 14,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 12,300 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -13%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -13%
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