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Multiple Machine Tool Workers

(SOC Code : 51-4081)

in California

Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) .

Occupational Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
				25th	Median	75th
California	2023	1st Qtr	$21.49	$18.32	$19.73	$22.81

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")

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Area	Estimated Year-Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Total Job Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	6,300	6,300	0	0.0	6,580

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in State of California

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California

Aerospace Product and Parts Manu

604

14.2%

Primary Metal Manufacturing

639

13.9%

Machine Shops; Turned Product; a

3,445

11.9%

Other General Purpose Machinery Mfg

1,002

7.3%

Other Miscellaneous Manufacturin

8,096

7.0%

Plastics and Rubber Products Manuf

1,286

6.5%

Architectural and Structural Met

1,752

4.0%

Other Fabricated Metal Product Mfg

1,102

3.4%

Medical Equipment and Supplies M

2,553

3.1%

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

338

1.2%

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Training Programs (click on title for more information)

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Program Title

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.

Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, cutters, shears, borers, millers, grinders, presses, drills, and auxiliary machines, to make metallic and plastic workpieces.

Inspect workpieces for defects, and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.

Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences.

Start machines and turn handwheels or valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.

Select, install, and adjust alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices, using templates, measuring instruments, and hand tools.

Move controls or mount gears, cams, or templates in machines to set feed rates and cutting speeds, depths, and angles.

Position, adjust, and secure stock material or workpieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using hoists.

Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules, or templates.

Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)

Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

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