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Operates machine tools to fabricate, repair, or modify metal parts and components

Salary Range

$50,000 – $100,000/year

Daily Pay Range

$200 – 350/day

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various machine shop machines (e g , lathes, grinders, and milling machines)
  
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on machinery
  
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to produce precise metal parts
  
• Ensure machine quality and safety standards are met

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
•  Training or certification in machining or mechanical systems

Career Outlook

• Stable demand with growth opportunities in manufacturing and repair

Typical Day

• Setting up machinery, operating it to produce parts, maintaining equipment, and ensuring precision in every task