2% of Machining Tool Operators are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 17,900 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 48% since 1997.

1. What is a day in the life of a Machining Tool Operators like?
   Machining tool operators perform some or all of the following duties: A. Study job orders and interpret blueprints... more
2. What education do you need to become a Machining Tool Operators?
   1. You must have some high school education. 2. You may need college or other courses in machining. 3. You... more
3. What is the current Job Outlook for a Machining Tool Operators?
   The job outlook for Machining Tool Operators is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate.... more
4. What is the future Job Outlook for a Machining Tool Operators?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be above average.... more
5. How much does a Machining Tool Operators make?
   The average hourly wages for Machining Tool Operators is $17.46/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in... more
6. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Machining Tool Operators"?
   7% of Machining Tool Operators are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for intermediate occupations. more
7. How many Machining Tool Operators are self-employed?
   Roughly 0% of Machining Tool Operators are self-employed. This is considered Below average for the industry as a... more
8. What is the average age of a Machining Tool Operators?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average influenced by a similar-to-average age of workers (40). more