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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- The majority of Metal working machine tool setters and operators earn a salary between $3,766 and $6,818 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Metal working machine tool setters and operators ranges from $3,766 to $5,446.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $4,049 and $5,823 per month.
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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
