Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
General Information
Description
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.
Industry areas
- Manufacturing
Job Outlook
Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
-6%
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$46,760
State-by-state Salary
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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High school 48%
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Post-secondary certificate 21%
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Some college 16%
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Associate's degree 7%
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Bachelor's degree 3%
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Less than high school 3%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
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Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Mathematics
- Production and Processing
- Education and Training
- Engineering and Technology
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