Machine Tool Operator
Machine tool operators produce metal or plastic machined parts by setting up and operating a machine that cuts, shapes and forms metal and plastic material or pieces. Machine tool operators may work with mechanical or computer operated equipment. They must be technically-inclined and be able to properly utilize tools and machinery.
WAGE RANGE
$32K - 61K
PROJECTED GROWTH
13%
ANNUAL OPENINGS
280
Education
- Associate Degree: Program completion within 5-6 semesters
- Academic Certificate: Program completion within 2 semesters
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Potential Employers
"Especially during this pandemic, I think it's important not to get discouraged, even if you are coming up against obstacles or difficult times."
Kristen Jackson
Central Carolina Technical College
I was set to graduate high school in 2016 when I found out I was pregnant. That changed everything. My daughter was born in April 2016 -- a month before I graduated from high school. As a single mom, I knew I needed to support her. I started looking into the options available to me. This is my story of how I designed my future.