About This Career Path
Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.
Manufacturing
Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials.
Maquinista CNC
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Average
$45,090
ANNUAL
$21.68
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,440
ANNUAL
$14.63
HOURLY
Mid Level
$46,630
ANNUAL
$22.42
HOURLY
Expert Level
$60,730
ANNUAL
$29.20
HOURLY
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
2,410
Projected job openings through 2032
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Supporting Programs
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Control Precision
Manufacturing
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