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This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators

Operate machines to saw, punch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median
 $22.80 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Shrinking
Growth rate:  -2.4%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
  • Operate cutting equipment.
  • Operate forklifts or other loaders.
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Job Title Examples:

 Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Die Setter
Machine Operator

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $22.80
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $17.64 $19.71 $23.81
Minnesota
 $18.89 $22.8 $24.39
Central Minnesota
 $18.96 $21.73 $24.33
Northeast Minnesota
 $18.28 $18.67 $22.51
Northwest Minnesota
 $19.26 $22.8 $22.8
Southeast Minnesota
 $18.81 $23.01 $27.4
Southwest Minnesota
 $18.42 $19.8 $23.53
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
 $19 $23.15 $24.59

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 4950 workers employed in this medium-sized career.

Where do Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators most often work?

 

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