Metal working machine tool setters and operators set and/or operate, various machine tools working to fine tolerances.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Metal working machine tool setters and operators - from $5,768 to $9,946 per month - 2025.
- A Metal working machine tool setters and operators typically earns between $5,768 and $9,075 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $5,895 and $9,327 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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- A CNC Programmer in Australian Capital Territory in manufacturing earned minimum $37,000.00 and maximum $55,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A CNC Programmer in New South Wales in manufacturing earned minimum $75,000.00 and maximum $95,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A CNC Programmer in New South Wales in manufacturing earned minimum $50,000.00 and maximum $65,000.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- Setting one or more types of machine tool for production of metal articles in standardized series
- Operating and monitoring metal working machines such as lathes, milling, planing, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machines, including multipurpose numerically controlled metal working machines
- Performing similar tasks when machining plastics and other metal substitutes
- Observing machine operations to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, and adjusting machines as necessary
- Inspecting work pieces for defects, and measuring work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments
- Changing worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools
