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

Job Description: Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.


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

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$39,630

Median Hourly Wage

$19.05*

Total Employed Nationally

33,850


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.