Machinist

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Career Details

ENTRY WAGE LEVEL

$18.55

UPPER WAGE LEVEL

$33.92

AVERAGE ANNUAL

$51,087

JOBS IN THE REGION

134

JOB DESCRIPTION

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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State of Oregon Licenses and Education

Licenses

No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Schools & Training Providers

Coming Soon: Rogue Community College Machinist Apprenticeship Program

View a Calendar of Other Local Trainings.

For training information including possible financial support, contact your local WorkSource Rogue Valley Work Center (Jackson and Josephine Counties).

Call: Jackson County 541-734-7533 or Josephine County 541-471-3811

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