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Machinist

SOC Code
51-4041

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce parts and instruments out of metal. Fabricate, modify or repair mechanical instruments or parts. 

Recommended Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Kansas Career Cluster
Manufacturing
High Demand! A career that Kansas businesses are currently struggling to hire for because there aren't enough people who are trained for it, or interested in working in it, to fill all open positions.

Job Growth & Salary Info

Kansas

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $43,680

National

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $45,840

Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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