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Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Also known as: Barrel Rib Matting Machine Operator, Barrel Rifler, Broacher, Broaching Machine Operator, Broaching Machine Set Up Operator, CNC Machine Operator (Computerized Numerical Control Machine Operator), CNC Mill Operator (Computerized Numerical Control Mill Operator), CNC Mill Set Up Operator (Computerized Numerical Control Mill Set Up Operator), CNC Operator (Computerized Numerical Control Operator), CNC Programmer (Computerized Numerical Control Programmer)

Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School16%

High School Diploma50%

Some College1%

Post-Secondary Certificate26%

Associate's Degree2%

Bachelor's Degree4%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None34%

1-3 months9%

3-6 months8%

6 months - 1 year25%

1-2 years15%

2-4 years3%

4-6 years1%

Over 10 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None1%

Up to 1 month29%

1-3 months29%

3-6 months12%

6 months - 1 year14%

1-2 years17%

How AI Impacts Each Task

15 tasks analyzed

Position and secure workpieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists.

Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.

Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments, such as rules, gauges, or calipers.

Move cutters or material manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.

Observe milling or planing machine operation and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Position and secure workpieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists.	-	-	-
Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.	-	-	-
Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments, such as rules, gauges, or calipers.	-	-	-
Move cutters or material manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.	-	-	-
Observe milling or planing machine operation and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.	-	-	-

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityCooperationSelf ControlInitiativeIntegrityStress ToleranceAchievement/EffortPersistenceIndependenceAdaptability/FlexibilityAnalytical Thinking

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$48,310

per year

Mean Wage

$52,940

per year

Employment

14K

workers

Wage Range

$36,810 - $75,000

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$36,810Median: $48,310$75,000

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