Machinists: 
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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Manufacturing |
| Indiana Average Salary | $40,610.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 51 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 4,831 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 2.47 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 22,177 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 3.97 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Set-up computer numerical control machines
Set-up specialized rigging
Set-up production equipment or machinery
Set-up welding equipment
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Don/Doff industrial, production, or manufacturing related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Fabricate components for precision instruments
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
Install mechanical equipment, components, or systems
Assemble equipment or components
Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
Construct electrical parts or fixtures
Carve objects from steel, precious metal, or other related materials
Weld metal parts and components
Weld metal structures
Adjust industrial, manufacturing, or production equipment
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Process metals using power or hand tools
Set-up specialized rigging
Set-up production equipment or machinery
Set-up welding equipment
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Don/Doff industrial, production, or manufacturing related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Fabricate components for precision instruments
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
Install mechanical equipment, components, or systems
Assemble equipment or components
Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
Construct electrical parts or fixtures
Carve objects from steel, precious metal, or other related materials
Weld metal parts and components
Weld metal structures
Adjust industrial, manufacturing, or production equipment
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Process metals using power or hand tools
Controlling Machines and Processes
Fabricate printing plates
Perform machining operations
Fabricate sheet metal parts or items
Operate precision test equipment
Operate variety of machine tools
Operate industrial testing equipment
Implement robotics systems
Operate pneumatic tools
Operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment
Operate sheet metal fabrication machines
Fabricate products or components using machine tools
Operate power or hand tools in industrial, production, or manufacturing environments
Operate cutting machinery or equipment
Operate lathes in accordance with safety regulations
Operate crushing or grinding machine
Perform machining operations
Fabricate sheet metal parts or items
Operate precision test equipment
Operate variety of machine tools
Operate industrial testing equipment
Implement robotics systems
Operate pneumatic tools
Operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment
Operate sheet metal fabrication machines
Fabricate products or components using machine tools
Operate power or hand tools in industrial, production, or manufacturing environments
Operate cutting machinery or equipment
Operate lathes in accordance with safety regulations
Operate crushing or grinding machine
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Booster Skills & Certifications
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinders | ||||
| Welding | ||||
| Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) | ||||
| Geometry | ||||
| Predictive / Preventative Maintenance | ||||
| Heavy Machinery Industry Knowledge | ||||
| Mastercam | ||||
| CNC Mill |
