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Machine Tool Technology/Machinist.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat treated, cut, twisted, pressed, fused, stamped or worked.

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Related Careers

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

51-4021

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

51-4022

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

51-4023

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

51-4031

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

51-4032

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

51-4033

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

51-4034

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

51-4035

Machinists

51-4041

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

51-4081

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

51-4191

Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

51-4192

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other

51-4199

Frequently Asked Questions

What careers can I pursue with this major?

Use the Related Careers section above to see roles commonly linked to this field of study. Data is based on CIP–SOC crosswalk and BLS occupational data.

Where does salary data come from?

Salary and employment data come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and Employment Projections.

Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Degree Level Bachelor

Code 48.0501

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