Machinists

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. 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.

Tasks Include:

Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
Install repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.
Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +11.1%

National: + 8.8%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)

Median Earnings:

National

$39,570.00

State

$42,370.00

Regional

Machinists

Description

Career Cluster:

Manufacturing

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Machinists

Education

Required Level of Education

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) = 49.69%
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) = 34.26%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 4.91%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master = 4.71%
Some College Courses = 4.11%
Less than a High School Diploma = 2.32%

Related Work Experience

Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 22.70%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 22.68%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 19.94%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 17.56%
None = 8.12%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 4.55%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 4.46%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 24.87%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 21.07%
Up to and including 1 month = 15.90%
None = 12.41%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 9.98%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 7.79%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 7.25%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.73%

On-the-Job Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 27.62%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 16.44%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 15.48%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 12.07%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 10.96%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 10.27%
None or short demonstration = 5.53%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 1.64%

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
Install repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.
Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.
Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
Set up or operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment.
Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal.
Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Advise clients about the materials being used for finished products.
Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines.
Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics.
Confer with numerical control programmers to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications.
Design fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
Install experimental parts or assemblies, such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants, or batteries into machines or mechanisms.
Test experimental models under simulated operating conditions for purposes such as development, standardization, or feasibility of design.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Milling cutters (3-axis computerized numerical control CNC machines)
Adjustable wrenches
Gauges or inspection fixtures (Angle plates)
Feeler gauges (Angled feeler gauges)
Anvils
Workshop presses (Arbor presses)
Welders (Arc welders)
Metal cutters (Aviation snips)
Hammers (Ball peen hammers)
Bandsaw wheel (Bandsaws)
Shears (Beverly shears)
Binocular light compound microscopes
Boring tools (Boring bars)
Boring tools
Workshop presses (Brake presses)
Hammers (Brass hammers)
Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus (Brazing equipment)
Lathes (Breaker lathes)
Milling cutters (Bridgeport mills)
Broaching tools (Broachers)
Power buffers (Buffers)
Calipers
Drilling machines (Center drills)
Bevels (Chamfer tools)
Locking pliers (Channel lock pliers)
Power chippers (Chippers)
Chucks
Cold chisels
Power saws (Cold saws)
Power drills (Combination drills)
Locking pliers (Combination pliers)
Combination wrenches
Hammers (Composition hammers)
Milling cutters (Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers)
Lathes (Computerized numerical control CNC turning lathes)
Grinding machines (Crankshaft grinders)
Power saws (Cutoff saws)
Sharpening stones or tools or kits (Cylinder honers)
Power grinders (Cylindrical grinders)
Deburring equipment (Deburring tools)
Desktop computers
Calipers (Dial calipers)
Gauges or inspection fixtures (Dial indicators)
Power drills (Drilling machines)
Lathes (Drum lathes)
Gauges or inspection fixtures (Edge finders)
Lathes (Engine lathes)
Feeler gauges
Files
Files (Flat files)
Lathes (Flywheel lathes)
Forklifts
Facial shields (Full face shields)
Height gauges (Gauges)
Grinders
Bench dog (Grinding dogs)
Arbors (Grinding wheel arbors)
Saws (Hacksaws)
Files (Half-round files)
Hand clamps
Saws (Hand saws)
Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus (Heat-treating equipment)
Height gauges
Calipers (Hermaphrodite calipers)
Hex keys
Hex keys (Hex wrenches)
Boring tools (Horizontal boring bars)
Milling cutters (Horizontal mills)
Hydraulic press frames (Hydraulic presses)
Micrometers (Inside micrometers)
Calipers (Inside spring calipers)
Power planes (Jointers)
Milling cutters (Knee mills)
Ladders
Laser printers
Lathes
Slings (Machine shop rigging equipment)
Hammers (Machinists' hammers)
Squares (Machinists' squares)
Magnetic tools (Magnetic retrievers)
Gage block set (Marking blocks)
Metal inert gas MIG welding machinery (Metal inert gas MIG welders)
Shears (Metal shears)
Welding tools (Metal spray equipment)
Micrometers
Milling cutters (Milling angle form cutters)
Milling machines
Bench vises (Milling vises)
Milling cutters (Multi-axis computerized numerical control CNC machines)
Needlenose pliers
Micrometers (Outside micrometers)
Calipers (Outside spring calipers)
Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus (Oxyacetylene welding equipment)
Gage block set (Parallel blocks)
Personal computers
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Personal digital assistants PDA)
Screwdrivers (Phillips head screwdrivers)
Drilling machines (Pillar drill machines)
Workshop presses (Pin presses)
Threading dies (Pipe threaders)
Pipe wrenches
Gauges or inspection fixtures (Planer gauges)
Planing machines (Planers)
Plasma welding machinery (Plasma welders)
Platform lift (Platforms)
Power drills
Power saws (Power hacksaws)
Power sanders
Metal stamps or punches (Prick punches)
Pry bars
Metal stamps or punches (Punches)
Putty knives
Workshop presses (Radial drill presses)
Twist drills (Radial drills)
Gauges or inspection fixtures (Radius gauges)
Ratchets (Ratchet sets)
Reamers
Resurfacers (Resurfacing machines)
Gauges or inspection fixtures (Ring gauges)
Mallets (Rubber mallets)
Pneumatic sanding machines (Sandblasters)
Pitch measuring instruments (Screw pitch gauges)
Screwdrivers
Scribers
Workshop presses (Sensitive drill presses)
Gear shapers (Shapers)
Sharpening stones or tools or kits (Sharpening equipment)
Shears
Shim (Shims)
End cut pliers (Side cutting pliers)
Gauges or inspection fixtures (Sine bars)
Hammers (Sledgehammers)
Socket sets (Socket wrench sets)
Soldering irons or guns (Soldering equipment)
Screwdrivers (Spindle blade screwdrivers)
Levels (Spirit levels)
Cold chisels (Square chisels)
Platform lift (Staging equipment)
Rulers (Steel rules)
Wedges (Steel wedges)
Gauges or inspection fixtures (Surface gauges)
Power grinders (Surface grinders)
Swaging tools
Taps or dies (Taps)
Gauges or inspection fixtures (Telescoping gauges)
Thread counters or gauges (Thread gauges)
Threading Machines
Tongs
Blow torches (Torches)
Tube bending machinery (Tube benders)
Tungsten inert gas TIG welding machinery (Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment)
Lathes (Turning lathes)
Lathes (Turret lathes)
Milling cutters (Undercut tools)
Utility knives
Gage block set (V blocks)
Grinding machines (Valve grinding machines)
Protractors (Vernier bevel protractors)
Calipers (Vernier calipers)
Calipers (Vernier gear tooth calipers)
Height gauges (Vernier height gauges)
Milling machines (Vertical milling machines)
Lathes (Vertical turret lathes VTL)
Wedges
Welding tools (Welding equipment)
Safety glasses (Welding lenses)
Welding masks (Welding shields)
Workshop cranes

Technologies Include:

Analytical or scientific software

Armchair Machinist software
CNC Consulting Machinists' Calculator
EditCNC software
Kentech Kipware Software
Kentech Trig Kalculator

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD software
Computer aided design CAD software

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

CNC Mastercam
CNC TurboCAD/CAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
JETCAM software

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Outlook

Facilities management software

Faster Fleet Management software

Industrial control software

Pro CNC software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Project management software

Kentech Kipware PLN
Kentech Kipware QTE
Kentech Kipware TRK

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Word processing software

Microsoft Word

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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Additional Resources

For general information about machinists, contact:

Precision Machine Products Association
6700 West Snowville Rd.
Brecksville, OH 44141-3292
http://www.pmpa.org

For a list of training centers and apprenticeship programs, contact:

National Tooling and Metalworking Association
9300 Livingston Rd.
Fort Washington, MD 20744
http://www.ntma.org

For general occupational information and a list of training programs, contact:

PMA Educational Foundation
6363 Oak Tree Blvd.
Independence, OH 44131-2500
http://www.pmaef.org

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research.

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
76.00	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
69.50	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
60.00	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
56.75	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
51.00	Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
56.25	Operation Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
53.00	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
53.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
50.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
50.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
50.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
65.50	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
65.50	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
62.50	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
62.50	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
59.50	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
59.50	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
56.25	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
56.25	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
56.25	Reaction Time	The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
56.25	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
56.25	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
53.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
53.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
53.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
53.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
50.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
50.00	Rate Control	The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
76.75	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
74.00	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
66.00	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
64.00	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
62.50	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
60.25	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
59.00	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
58.75	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
57.75	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
57.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
56.00	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
53.75	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
53.50	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
52.75	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
52.00	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
50.50	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
84.50	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
76.25	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
64.75	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
63.25	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
62.75	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
62.00	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
62.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
61.25	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
58.50	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
58.25	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
58.00	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
56.50	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
55.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
51.00	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
72.17	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
97.20	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
94.00	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
93.20	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
90.20	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
89.80	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
86.00	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
84.60	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
80.00	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
79.20	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
77.80	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
77.40	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
76.60	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
74.40	Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment	How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
73.40	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
70.80	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
69.20	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
66.80	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
66.20	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
66.00	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
65.20	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
63.40	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
62.80	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
61.60	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
61.20	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
60.80	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
60.60	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
57.80	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
56.00	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
52.20	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
51.60	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
51.40	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
51.00	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
50.40	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, occupational therapy assistants, and medical assistants.
Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$24,280.00	$39,570.00	$49,270.00
Virginia	$26,750.00	$42,370.00	$49,900.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Bay Consortium	$27,354.00	$40,334.00	$45,437.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$30,734.00	$39,892.00	$46,921.00
Central VA/Region2000	$24,773.00	$38,914.00	$46,261.00
Crater Area	$38,804.00	$45,842.00	$50,090.00
Greater Peninsula	$36,374.00	$47,325.00	$51,134.00
Hampton Roads	$33,902.00	$44,349.00	$48,908.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$30,344.00	$37,030.00	$40,951.00
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	$33,643.00	$45,292.00	$52,633.00
Piedmont Workforce	$31,862.00	$42,915.00	$49,253.00
Shenandoah Valley	$31,853.00	$39,828.00	$45,683.00
South Central	$39,267.00	$44,494.00	$45,751.00
Southwestern Virginia	$24,550.00	$35,904.00	$42,085.00
West Piedmont	$21,899.00	$29,929.00	$36,821.00
Western Virginia	$30,331.00	$39,317.00	$47,098.00

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

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Employment Projections

National	2012	2022	% Change
United States	397,500	432,400	+ 8.8%

State	2012	2022	% Change
Virginia	7,459	8,284	+ 11.1%

Region	2010	2020	% Change
Bay Consortium	108	112	+ 3.7%
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	767	841	+ 9.6%
Central VA/Region2000	835	952	+ 14.0%
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	1,281	1,507	+ 17.6%
Hampton Roads	1,151	1,309	+ 13.7%
New River/Mt. Rogers	900	999	+ 11.0%
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	402	465	+ 15.7%
Piedmont Workforce	231	272	+ 17.7%
Shenandoah Valley	807	841	+ 4.2%
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	139	153	+ 10.1%
West Piedmont	157	168	+ 7.0%
Western Virginia	466	485	+ 4.1%

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: New York State Department of Labor; New Jersey Department of Labor; California Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Auxiliaries
Machinists
Metalworking, General
Not Occupationally Qualified, General

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center.

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Getting Information	4.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	3.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	3.5
Handling and Moving Objects	3.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	3.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.5
Processing Information	3.5
Performing General Physical Activities	3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.0
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.0
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Interacting With Computers	3.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	3.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	3.0
Analyzing Data or Information	3.0
Documenting/Recording Information	3.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	2.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	2.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	2.5
Training and Teaching Others	2.5
Coaching and Developing Others	2.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	2.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	2.5
Developing and Building Teams	2.5
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.0
Performing Administrative Activities	2.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	2.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0
Selling or Influencing Others	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	1.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	1.5

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Titles

4-Slide Operator
Aircraft Machinist
Auto Machinist
Automation Technician
Automotive Machinist
Automotive Machinist Apprentice
Bench Hand
Carbide Operator
CNC Machine Operator (Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Operator)
CNC Machinist
CNC Machinist (Computer Numerical Control Machinist)
CNC Machinist (Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist)
CNC Operator (Computer Numerical Control Operator)
CNC Operator and Programmer (Computer Numerically Controlled Operator and Programmer)
Deck Engineer
Development Mechanic
Electrical Experimental Mechanic
Electrical Instrument Maker
Electrical Machinist
Experimental Machinist
Experimental Mechanic
Fitter
Fixture Maker
Fluid-Power Mechanic
Gear Machinist
Geothermal Heat Pump Machinist
Hydroelectric Component Machinist
Instrument Maker
Instrument Maker and Repairer
Instrument Maker Apprentice
Jobber
Laboratory Machinist
Lathe Machinist
Machine Fitter
Machine Operator
Machine Repair Person
Machinist
Machinist Apprentice
Machinist Mate
Machinist Tool and Die
Maintenance Machinist
Maintenance Specialist
Maintenance Technician
Manual Lathe Machinist
Manual Machinist
Master Machinist
Mechanical Laboratory Technician
Mechanist
Metal Machinist
Millwright
Mold Tooling Designer (MTD)
Moldmaker
Outside Machinist
Outside Machinist Apprentice
Precision Grinder Machinist
Precision Instrument Maker
Precision Machine Operator
Precision Machinist
Printing Press Machinist
Production Machinist
Rocket Motor Mechanic
Set-Up / Machinist
Set-Up Machinist
Test Technician
Thermometer Maker
Tool and Die Maker
Tool Machinist
Tool Maker
Tool Room Machinist
Toolmaker
Toolroom Machinist
Trouble Shooter
Turret Lathe Machinist
Utility Operator
Wind Turbine Machinist

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Related Schools

Washington County Adult Skill Center

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