1. To be a machine operator, you usually need some high school education.

2. You usually receive on-the-job training.

3. You may need experience as a labourer or helper in this area.

4. To be a welder, you need a three-year apprenticeship or three years' work experience with college courses to be eligible for trade certification.

5. To be a machining tool operator, you may need college or other courses in machining.

6. Almost 2 in 5 have either a community college diploma or a trade/vocational certificate.

1. What is a day in the life of a Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators like?
   Machining tool operators set up and operate machines to turn, mill, drill, bore, plane, hone, broach, and grind to... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators?
   The job outlook for Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators is considered Average because:... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be above average... more
4. How much does a Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators make?
   The average hourly wages for Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators is $15.80/HR, which... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators"?
   6% of Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators are unemployed. This rate is close to the... more
6. How many Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators are employed part-time?
   2% of Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators are employed only on a part-time basis.... more
7. How many Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators are self-employed?
   Roughly 1% of Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators are self-employed. This is... more
8. What is the average age of a Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average influenced by a similar-to-average age of workers (40). more