Machinist
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Control Programmers & OperatorsFind occupational information at this page, created by the U.S. Department of Labor, including employment, job outlook and wages, projections data, and links to important sources of additional information.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Industrial Machinery MechanicsFind occupational information at this page, created by the U.S. Department of Labor, including employment, job outlook and wages, projections data, and links to important sources of additional information.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: MachinistsFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can gather some basic information on what it’s like to be a machinist. Reading the work description might help you decide if working in this field is right for you. Related occupations and sources of additional information on the industry are available from this site, including specific wages for different occupational levels.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: MachinistsFind occupational information at this page, created by the U.S. Department of Labor, including employment, job outlook and wages, projections data, and links to important sources of additional information.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Tool & Tie MakersFind occupational information at this page, created by the U.S. Department of Labor, including employment, job outlook and wages, projections data, and links to important sources of additional information.
ISeek: MachinistThese professionals use machine tools to produce metal parts. Find out what how a variety of different corporations use the skills of machinists every day, and learn about the planning, computer skills, and precision needed in this field. You will also be able to connect to a career video for this profession and additional information on work activities, skills, preparation, and wages for this job.
Other Related Occupations & Wage DataThis site, hosted by the Tooling and Manufacturing Association contains a list of various occupations which link to wage and employment data for each.
Occupational Titles
Aircraft Machinist
Apprentice, Instrument Maker
Apprentice, Machinist
Auto Machinist
Automotive Machinist
Bench Hand
Carbide Operator
Cnc Machine Operator (Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Operator)
Cnc Machinist (Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist)
Cnc Operator And Programmer (Computer Numerically Controlled Operator And Programmer)
Deck Engineer
Development Mechanic
Electrical Machinist
Experimental Mechanic, Electrical
Fitter
Fixture Maker
Fluid-Power Mechanic
Instrument Maker
Instrument Maker N.S.
Instrument Maker, Electrical
Instrument-Maker And Repairer
Instrument-Maker Apprentice
Jobber
Laboratory Machinist
Lathe Machinist
Machine Fitter
Machine Operator
Machinist
Machinist Apprentice
Machinist Tool And Die
Machinist, Automotive
Machinist, Experimental
Machinist, Metal
Machinist, Outside
Maintenance Machinist
Maintenance Specialist
Maintenance Technician
Master Machinist
Mechanic, Experimental
Mtd (Mold Tooling Designer)
Precision Instrument Maker
Precision Machine Operator
Precision Machinist
Printing Press Machinist
Production Machinist
Rocket-Motor Mechanic
Set-Up Machinist
Technician, Mechanical Laboratory
Test Technician
Thermometer Maker
Tool Machinist
Tool Maker
Toolroom Machinist
Trouble Shooter
Trouble Shooter N.S.
Turret Lathe Machinist
Utility Operator
Computer Control Programmers & Operators Machinists Industrial Machinery Mechanics Instrument Maker Maintenance Technician/Machinist Tool & Tie Makers
Computer Control Programmers & Operators Machinists Industrial Machinery Mechanics Instrument Maker Maintenance Technician/Machinist Tool & Tie Makers
Other Occupational TitlesThis site provides a list of numerous occupations within the manufacturing industry.
Accredited Academic Programs
Association for Career and Technical TrainingProfessional development in career and technical education is the focus of this organization, which provides online coursews, a career center, publications, and resources in technical trades. If you are interested in fulfilling your career potential, this organization can direct you to education and training to upgrade employability. Webcasts, help for new employees, a career skills site, and a clearinghouse for further information are provided.
Education-Portal: Machinist TrainingThis site lists the stop schools for industrial production, and also provides videos highlighting various industrial careers. Education Portal also provides a search tool so that you can find schools by location, degree, or subject.
Educational-Portal: Machinist Degree & Certificate ProgramsThis site lists the stop schools for industrial production, and also provides videos highlighting various industrial careers. Education Portal also provides a search tool so that you can find schools by location, degree, or subject.
Machinist Apprentice Training ProgramsThis site outlines the apprentice training program available through the Tooling and Machinists Association.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Instrument MakerThe chart at this site lists the median salary for Instrument Makers, according to years of experience. Learn about how lucrative this career might be, and find further information here on salary according to employer type or location.
PayScale: MachinistThe median salary by job for a machinist is shown at the graph at this page, which also offers additional information on median salary by years of experience or employer type.
PayScale: MachinistsThe chart at this site lists the median salary for Machinists, according to years of experience. Learn about how lucrative this career might be, and find further information here on salary according to employer type or location.
Professional Organizations
American Society for QualityThe ASQ describes itself as “The world’s leading membership organization dedicated to quality.” Learn about the benefits of membership, read articles, and watch videos about quality information. This site also contains recent news on various quality issues.
Association for Skilled and Technical SciencesThis organization is for anyone interested in skilled trades and offers curriculums, news from career tech organizations, an industry Listserv, and helpful links to career and technical training resources.
Association of Manufacturing TechnologyThe AST website contains multitudes of information about manufacturing technology. Visit this site to view webinars, find out about upcoming meetings, contact legislators, and become a member.
National Association of ManufacturersLearn about upcoming opportunities, upcoming events, and current innovations in manufacturing on this site. You can also learn more about the manufacturing institute, and browse numerous resources here.
National Institute for Metal Working SkillsStandards and credentials have been developed by this organization to sustain and upgrade the quality of craftsmanship in machinist technologies. Learn about apprenticeships, accreditation, credentialing. A link to an online testing center lets you complete the requirements for certification in the national industry for metalworking standards.
National Tooling & Machining AssociationView a list of recent members, find out about the benefits of membership, and read recent news on this site. The NTMA also hosts an annual convention which you can learn about on this site as well.
National Tooling and Machining AssociationThis organization serves the needs of manufacturing companies and provides news, publications, and cost-savings benefits of membership. If you access the education link, you will find further connections to the site’s library, the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, and workforce development for precision tooling and machining.
Precision Machine Products AssociationLearn about industry careers at this site, in addition to current technology, networking opportunities, publications of the organization, and more on your future in the precision machined products industry. This labor organization has developed skill standards and may help you keep up with sophisticated machinery technology in a competitive workforce.
Tooling, Manufacturing & Technologies AssociationRead recent press releases, view videos about current developments in tooling, manufacturing, and technologies, and find out about the benefits of membership on this site. You can also download extensive information about the manufacturing market outlook for this year.
Job Opportunity Sources
ACTE Career CenterStudents and young adults can explore careers at this site by accessing a job bank, career link for resources on the Internet, and answers to frequently asked questions about technical education.
Indeed.com: MachinistFind a host of opportunities at this site, with thousands of job listings from nationwide databases combined at a single site. Search similar positions by title, keyword, or location.
Indeed: Machinist JobsIndeed displays jobs from employment postings on various company websites. You can search jobs by keyword, location, or both.
Jobs.com: MachinistsJobs.com is a division of monster.com, and provides a pretty basic job search site. Simply type your search criteria at the top, and browse through the list of results provided below.
NDT.org: Machinist JobsScroll through a list of current machinist job openings, or search by job, state, or country.
Licensing & Certification
Machinist Degree & Certificate ProgramsThis site lists the stop schools for industrial production, and also provides videos highlighting various industrial careers. Education Portal also provides a search tool so that you can find schools by location, degree, or subject.
National Institute for Metal Working SkillsTake a tour of this site, and find out about credentials that have been developed to upgrade the quality of craftsmanship in machinist technologies. Learn about apprenticeships, accreditation, credentialing. This online testing center lets you complete the requirements for certification in the national industry for metalworking standards.
Publications
ACTE Online PublicationsNewsletters are available here, available for career and technical education professionals, and their students. You can browse the flagship members’ magazine, and find some all access theme and feature articles.
American MachinistThe online version of American Machinist magazine has numerous articles on the machinist industry. View past articles by topic by using the drop down menus at the top of the page. You can also access calculators, and a calendar of events at the top of the page.
Modern Machine ShopModern Machine Shop on line is brimming with information about manufacturing and machining. View recent articles, videos, and utilize tools and calculators all from this site.
National Tooling and Machining Association: PublicationsAfter a free registration, you can log into the library at this page and find material developed in conjunction with partnerships and special programs in the industry—all at no cost.
Precision Machined Products Association PublicationsFour libraries represent available categories from the Precision Machined Products Association library, including Benchmarking and Technology sections. A comprehensive list of documents is available at each department with stories available at no cost to site visitors.
Production MachiningProduction Machining online provides articles on advances in production machining worldwide. It also has links for suppliers, and forums as well a link to subscribe.
Online Forums & Blogs
ACTE Blogs and ForumsCreated and moderated by members, this site lets you share your opinion and find out where others stand on the latest issues surrounding careers in technical education. Divisional blogs focus on special topics of interest, while ACTE profiles groups thrive on Facebook and other social networking sites.
Association for Skilled and Technical SciencesSimply enter your e-mail address from this site to join the Listserv here, and keep up to date on the latest developments from this organization in technical education and trades.
Practical Machinist ForumThe Practical Machinist Forum bills itself as the “Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web”. Find hundreds of discussions on manufacturing related topics here.
Career Videos
CareerVoyages: Advanced Manufacturing VideosChoose from a long list of videos detailing various careers in the field of advanced manufacturing.
Educational-Portal: Machinist VideoThe education portal provides videos and text explaining what a career in metal fabrication might entail. It also provides a list of education and skills you will need to acquire for a position in this field.
YouTube: Machinists Job DescriptionMachinists make things from metal and use their skills to create parts for machines. One-of-a-kind-components are made from different metals are made, and essential skills are described in this video. Find out about the need to work with computers and the experience and expertise needed to finely tune machine parts.
