Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.

Current openings

Engine Lathe Operator 3

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$32,560
($15/hour)
Middle:
$37,050
($17/hour)
Up to:
$42,670
($20/hour)
Average:
$39,300
($18/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.