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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Job description

Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.

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Entry level hourly / annual

$13.84

$28,781

Typical hourly / annual

$18.77

$39,046

Experienced hourly / annual

$23.40

$48,681

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Statewide Openings
Idaho graphic Annual Openings 5
Total Employed 70
Projected Growth 2.3%
* Projected through 2030

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Entry-Level Education
Idaho graphic High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2020-2021

The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.

Table Key

Certificate 1 = Cert1

Certificate 2 = Cert2

Associate = Assc

Bachelor's = Bach

Master's = Master

Doctorate or professional = PhD

Title Cert1 Cert2 Assc Bach Master PhD
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist   57 27 26 - - -
Total (110) 57 27 26 - - -
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master's degree

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Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System

Eligible Training Provider data for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title Average Completion Rate Average Employment Rate
0.0% 0.0%
Completion Rate
Employment Rate

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