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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.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

There are 11 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 11 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
CNC Lathe Setup/Operator	5/25/10	Clackamas	$16.00/hr to $27.00/hr DOE
CNC Lead Machinist	6/8/10	Vernonia	$18.00/hr to $20.00/hr DOE
CNC Machine Operator	6/23/10	Eugene	$12.00/hr DOE
CNC Mid Level Operator	7/2/10	Wilsonville	$10.00/hr to $15.00/hr DOE
CNC Mill Operator	7/1/10	Tualatin	$13.00/hr DOE
C N C Machinist	7/16/10	Portland	$10.00/hr to $22.00/hr DOE
CNC Mill Machinist	7/20/10	Milwaukie	$16.00/hr to $18.00/hr DOE
Operator II	8/2/10	Hillsboro	$17.00/hr to $22.00/hr DOE
CNC Machinist	8/10/10	Beaverton	$17.00/hr to $25.00/hr
CNC Operator	8/17/10	Eugene	$10.00/hr DOE
CNC Programmer / Operator	9/1/10	Springfield	$16.00/hr DOE, Neg.

Job Openings from the Web for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 9 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 9 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Employer
Cnc Setup/Operator	8/30/10	Hillsboro	Aerotek
Laser Programmer/Operator	8/30/10	Hillsboro	Aerotek
(10-161) Machine & Process Operator	8/26/10	Beaverton
cnc turret punch operator	8/24/10	Hillsboro	Express Employment Professionals
(10-159) Turning Center Setup I	8/18/10	Beaverton
Turning Center Setup I - CNC Metal	8/10/10	Beaverton	Kelly Services
EDM OPERATOR	7/22/10	McMinnville	World Class Technology
CNC Lathe Operator, Swingshift	7/20/10	Portland
Machine Operator	7/13/10	Hillsboro

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 ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$11.55	$14.03	$17.52	$21.29	$25.18	$18.12	$37,691
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	12.34	12.94	13.92	15.09	18.83	14.50	30,144
Multnomah / Washington	11.61	13.98	17.48	21.69	26.90	18.40	38,274
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	12.25	15.65	18.37	21.83	24.34	18.32	38,122
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	10.90	15.23	17.34	19.05	21.51	16.79	34,910
Lane	10.93	13.48	17.47	20.30	24.11	18.27	38,004
Douglas	10.88	12.29	14.38	16.92	19.33	14.81	30,812
Jackson / Josephine	10.66	12.43	14.49	17.24	19.17	14.72	30,621
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	14.68	17.99	21.11	23.11	24.55	20.27	42,162
Clackamas	11.89	14.31	17.66	21.58	24.92	17.95	37,346

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Regional Employment Projections for Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2008	2018	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	2,418	2,391	-27	-1.1%	0	47	47
Multnomah / Washington	1,225	1,210	-15	-1.2%	0	24	24
Clackamas	363	370	7	1.9%	1	7	8
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	220	227	7	3.2%	1	4	5
Lane	205	214	9	4.4%	1	4	5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	146	156	10	6.8%	1	3	4
Jackson / Josephine	104	112	8	7.7%	1	2	3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	40	49	9	22.5%	1	1	2
Coos / Curry	24	27	3	12.5%	0	1	1
Douglas	17	15	-2	-11.8%	0	0	0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	14	14	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Klamath / Lake	13	13	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	10	12	2	20.0%	0	0	0
Grant / Harney / Malheur	6	6	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Baker / Union / Wallowa	5	6	1	20.0%	0	0	0
Morrow / Umatilla	3	3	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

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2008 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	2,418
Total, All Industries	Private	2,418
Manufacturing	Private	2,263
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing	Private	67
Plastics Product Manufacturing	Private	67
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing	Private	42
Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing	Private	29
Primary Metal Manufacturing	Private	83
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	Private	792
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing	Private	71
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing	Private	53
Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing	Private	22
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing	Private	447
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities	Private	23
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	Private	154
Machinery Manufacturing	Private	390
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing	Private	47
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing	Private	52
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing	Private	101
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing	Private	60
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing	Private	49
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing	Private	64
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	Private	264
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing	Private	104
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	Private	83
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	Private	52
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing	Private	35
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing	Private	34
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	Private	357
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing	Private	28
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	Private	32
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	Private	277
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing	Private	34
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing	Private	28
Miscellaneous Manufacturing	Private	195
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing	Private	120
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	Private	75
Wholesale Trade	Private	150
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	104
Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers	Private	100
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	Private	36
Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers	Private	36

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.

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, OR 97305 Phone: (503) 399-5000 Programs of Training: Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	Mt Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR 97030 Phone: (503) 491-6422 Programs of Training: Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	Portland Community College 12000 SW 49th Avenue Portland, OR 97219 Phone: (503) 244-6111 Programs of Training: Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Apprenticeship Division 800 NE Oregon Street Portland, OR 97232 Phone: (971) 673-0761 Programs of Training: Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

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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