Military Career
Machinists perform various duties incident to fabrication, repair, or modification of machinery components or other metallic and non-metallic parts. They are experienced machine tool operators who use a variety of equipment and devices, such as lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other machine shop equipment. They may also utilize computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment, as well as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided machining (CAM) software.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryMachinists work in machine shops, which are often noisy.
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Machinists in the Military
3,091
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$57,952
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$23,357 - $180,263
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People in this career achieve this level of education.
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Machinists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Machine types and usesMachine setup and operationUses of different metalsSafety proceduresComputer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
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