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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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Drilling and Boring Machine Operators

Operate machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic pieces.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median
 $20.50 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Shrinking
Growth rate:  -15.5%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
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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: $20.50
Statewide median: $25.22

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


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