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Machinists |
Now Hiring
Skilled Workers
Cheniere LNG
Golden Pass LNG
Motiva Enterprises
Sempra LNG
Total Petrochemicals
Valero |
General Description |
- Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
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Sample of Job Titles |
- Machine Operator
- Machinist Tool and Die
- Maintenance Specialist
- Set-Up Machinist
- Utility Operator
- Maintenance Machinist
- Production Machinist
- Maintenance Technician
- Mold Tooling Designer (MTD)
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What You Can Earn |
- $9.18 — Entry-Level Hourly Rate
- $22.81 — Experienced Hourly Rate
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Knowledge Required |
Mechanical |
machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance |
Engineering and Technology |
practical application of engineering science and technology |
Computers and Electronics |
circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware/software; applications and programming |
Production and Processing |
raw materials, quality control, costs; maximizing techniques for effective manufacture/distribution of goods |
Design |
techniques, tools, principles of production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
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Skills Required |
Mathematics |
Using mathematics to solve problems
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Operation and Control |
Operations of systems or equipment, watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machine is working properly
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Education |
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Most occupations in this area may require:
- High school diploma/GED
- Training in Vocational Schools
- Related On-the-Job experience
- Associates degree
- Bachelors degree
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Related Occupations |
- Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- Millwrights
- Aircraft Structure
- Engines
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