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Machinists

Prospects: Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Current openings

Precision Machinist 2
Production Machinist 3

Number of positions

2012: 1,900    2014: 1,940

Annual job postings

New: 20    Replacement: 30
(Total: 50)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$28,960
($13/hour)
Middle:
$43,930
($21/hour)
Up to:
$60,610
($29/hour)
Average:
$50,060
($24/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

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

Education level achieved by workers

 

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