Elevate Advanced Manufacturing

Machining

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With an expected growth of 17% by 2020, machining is a growing career pathway for those interested in hands-on, focused work.
Many of these positions include machining parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

2014 Median Wage: $17.68

Work Activities

  • Getting Information
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Others
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  • Processing Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Positions

  • Gear Machinist
  • Journeyman Machinist
  • Machine Operator
  • Machine Repair
  • Machinist
  • Maintenance Machinist
  • Maintenance Specialist
  • Production Machinist
  • Set-Up Machinist
  • Tool Room Machinist

Skills

  • Operation Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operation and Control
  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Independence
  • Initiative
  • Self-Control
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Integrity
  • Persistence
  • Innovation
  • Cooperation