CNC Operator

$63,460 earning potential

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) operators use computer-programmed machines to manufacture precision parts for a variety of different products. The machines drill, cut and shape the raw materials into metal and plastic parts.

$63,460

High-end Earners in

Be Pro Be Proud ( Top 10% )

$42,260

median annual wage

$20

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

Set up, monitor and operate the machines
Calibrate the settings of the machines for temperature, speed and cycle times
Feed material into the machines and remove the finished products
Use gauges and measuring instruments to test finished products and ensure they meet specifications
Record production numbers

Be Pro Be Proud Job Outlook

330

Average annual job openings

3,090

Number of jobs by 2028

+8%

Expected growth from 2023 to 2028