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Occupational Report for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal And Plastic (51-4011) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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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
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.
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Current Job Openings for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal And Plastic
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There are 7 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 7 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Cnc Machinist / Edit And Setup 2/9/10 Albany DOE
Laser Operator -Sheet Metal 2/8/10 Salem $10.25/hr to $20.00/hr DOE
Smt Operator 1/29/10 Beaverton DOE
Press Brake Operator 1/12/10 Dallas $15.00/hr to $17.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Quality Lead 1/12/10 North Plains DOE
Cnc Machinist 12/15/09 Clackamas $17.00/hr to $21.00/hr
Cnc Programmer / Journeyman Machinist 11/17/09 Forest Grove $20.00/hr to $22.00/hr DOE
State of Oregon License Information for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal And Plastic
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal And Plastic
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $11.57 $14.55 $18.10 $22.52 $30.99 $19.49 $40,540
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 13.07 13.68 14.70 15.80 17.07 14.76 30,714
Multnomah / Washington 11.61 14.75 18.81 25.13 36.95 21.05 43,785
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 11.86 16.05 18.42 21.44 23.96 18.21 37,861
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 10.93 15.74 17.45 19.12 22.48 17.05 35,461
Lane 11.17 14.50 17.83 20.16 23.81 18.47 38,409
Jackson / Josephine 10.18 11.55 13.63 15.91 18.22 13.79 28,681
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 13.54 15.43 19.21 22.04 24.06 18.71 38,919
Clackamas 12.29 14.14 16.95 20.36 24.14 17.42 36,251
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Regional Employment Projections for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal And Plastic
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 2,156 2,320 164 7.6% 16 37 53
Multnomah / Washington 1,165 1,238 73 6.3% 7 20 27
Clackamas 324 348 24 7.4% 2 6 8
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 184 205 21 11.4% 2 3 5
Lane 163 180 17 10.4% 2 3 5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 124 137 13 10.5% 1 2 4
Jackson / Josephine 115 126 11 9.6% 1 2 3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 66 73 7 10.6% 1 1 2
Coos / Curry 24 22 -2 -8.3% 0 0 0
Douglas 17 21 4 23.5% 0 0 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 11 12 1 9.1% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 10 15 5 50.0% 1 0 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 10 12 2 20.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 6 5 -1 -16.7% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 6 8 2 33.3% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal And Plastic
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 2,156
Total, All Industries Private 2,156
Manufacturing Private 2,046
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Private 34
Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing Private 32
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 79
Foundries Private 74
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 766
Forging and Stamping Private 24
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing Private 62
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Private 23
Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing Private 22
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing Private 375
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities Private 18
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 236
Machinery Manufacturing Private 325
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 49
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing Private 86
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing Private 19
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing Private 41
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing Private 46
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Private 79
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 208
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Private 64
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 64
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Private 57
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing Private 46
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing Private 42
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 333
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 59
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Private 258
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing Private 22
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 206
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Private 148
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 58
Wholesale Trade Private 108
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 108
Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers Private 95
Educational Requirements for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal And Plastic
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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
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  • 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
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The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal And Plastic
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These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Clackamas Community College
Linn-Benton Community College
Mt Hood Community College
Portland Community College
Rogue Community College
Related Occupations
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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%