Career Profile
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Computer operators use machines or robots to process parts, tools and other materials.
General Information
Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 45 openings per year are projected for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators.
Employment Change
Employment for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 9.8% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $21.71/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.06, while experienced workers are paid $24.88. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 336 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 369.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators are Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, and Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators include Mathematics, Production and Processing, and Mechanical.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators is HS diploma or less. 13% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.