CNC Operator

$69,370 earning potential

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) operators set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically controlled equipment to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.

$69,370

High-end Earners in

North Carolina ( Top 10% )

$46,360

median annual wage

$22

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

What do they typically do:
Read detailed drawings or files, such as blueprints, sketches, and those for computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
Set up, operate, and disassemble manual, automatic, and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and workpieces
Monitor the feed and speed of machines
Turn, mill, drill, shape, and grind machine parts to specifications
Verify that completed products meet requirements

North Carolina Job Outlook

1,441

Average annual job openings

11,718

Number of jobs by 2028

+1%

Expected growth from 2024 to 2028

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