Machinist
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
At a Glance
Machinist earns an average of $42,315/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.7–3.3 years. Top skills: Machining, Micrometer, Lathes.
$42,315/yr
High school or GED
2.7–3.3 years
26
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Median Wage
$60,500/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-2.8%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Machining
Micrometer
Lathes
Calipers
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Grinding Machine
Mills
Tooling
CNC Machining
Milling
Blueprinting
Cutting Tool (Machining)
Machine Setup
Welding
Engineering Tolerance
Trigonometry
Machine Operation
Machine Tools
Assembly Lines
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
SolidWorks (CAD)
Overhead Crane Operation
Quality Management Systems
Common Skills (7)
Operations
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Proactivity
Detail Oriented
Research
Planning
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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