Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials.
US jobs
169K
Avg. wage
$26/h
GDP output/y
$32B
Tasks
27
AI Parity
38%
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O*NET-SOC 51-9161.00 · tasks and importance from O*NET 30.1 · jobs and wages BLS OEWS May 2025 · GDP by industry BEA 2025
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