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Machinists
Job description
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Machinists who primarily program or operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment are classified in “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators and Programmers” (51-9160).
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Entry level hourly / annual
$14.49
$30,147
Typical hourly / annual
$23.29
$48,450
Experienced hourly / annual
$30.92
$64,314
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| Statewide Openings | |
|---|---|
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Annual Openings 249 |
| Total Employed 1,530 | |
| Projected Growth 1.6% | |
| * Projected through 2030 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
|---|---|
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High school diploma or equivalent |
Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Machinists 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 | - | - | - |
Learn more about the data for certificates and degrees earned in Idaho
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 Machinists
| Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title | Average Completion Rate | Average Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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