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Occupational Report
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (51-4011) in the Lane region
Occupational Description
Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.
Employment Outlook
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. Regional employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2008 and 2018. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.Despite declining employment, reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings. |
| Regional Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
There are 3 current openings for this occupation in the Lane region.
Openings 1 through 3
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
State of Oregon License Information
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$11.55 |
$14.03 |
$17.52 |
$21.29 |
$25.18
|
$18.12 |
$37,691 |
| Lane |
10.93 |
13.48 |
17.47 |
20.30 |
24.11
|
18.27 |
38,004 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
| Region |
Employment |
Change |
% Change |
Projected Annual Openings |
| 2008 |
2018 |
Growth |
Replacement |
Total |
| Oregon Statewide |
2,418 |
2,391 |
-27 |
-1.1% |
0 |
47 |
47 |
| Lane |
205 |
214 |
9 |
4.4% |
1 |
4 |
5 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
Educational Requirements
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
- Analyze Tasks Needed To Complete Manufactured Products
- Apply Independent Judgment In Assembly Procedures
- Apply Metal Forming And Shaping Techniques And Processes
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
- Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
- Assemble Metal Components
- Configure Computers In Industrial Or Manufacturing Setting
- Coordinate Production Materials And Processes
- Estimate Materials For Production And Manufacturing
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Inspect Components During Manufacturing
- Install Computers In Industrial Or Manufacturing Setting
- Lay Out Machining Projects
- Maintain Consistent Quality
- Maintain Plastic Fabricating Equipment
- Maneuver Heavy Objects
- Monitor Computerized Or Robotic Equipment
- Operate Buff And Polishing Machine
- Operate Cnc Machines
- Operate Grinding Machines
- Operate Lathes
- Operate Machine Tools
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Operate Shaping And Forming Machines
- Operate Specialized Metal Shaping Machines
- Program Cnc Machines
- Read And Understand Operating Manuals
- Read Production Layouts
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Recognize Characteristics Of Metals Or Alloys
- Recognize Characteristics Of Plastics
- Repair Plastics Manufacturing Equipment
- Set Up And Operate Milling Or Planing Machines
- Set Up Cnc Machines
- Set Up Specialized Machines For Metals Manufacturing
- Solve Machine Tool Problems
- Sustain Output Levels Of Assembled Items
- Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Basic Mathematics
- Use Geometry
- Use Metric System
Schools and Training Providers
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
below.
| Occupation |
Skill Overlap |
| Numerical Tool And Process Control Programmers |
68% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic |
67% |
| Machinists |
64% |
| Lathe And Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plasti |
60% |
| Milling And Planing Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic |
59% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, And Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And T |
56% |
| Patternmakers, Metal And Plastic |
55% |
| Model Makers, Metal And Plastic |
55% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic |
55% |
| Extruding And Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic |
54% |
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