Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
SOC Code: 51-4035 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $71,469 | $81,869 | $92,290 | $102,690 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $70,470 | $81,203 | $91,915 | $102,648 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $68,806 | $80,059 | $91,312 | $102,565 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $77,002 | $85,509 | $94,016 | $102,523 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $64,438 | $77,043 | $89,669 | $102,274 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $63,586 | $76,461 | $89,336 | $102,211 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $57,221 | $69,368 | $81,515 | $93,662 |
| Bellingham, WA | $57,221 | $69,368 | $81,515 | $93,662 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $57,221 | $69,368 | $81,515 | $93,662 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $57,221 | $69,368 | $81,515 | $93,662 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.4 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.9 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 | |
| Coordination | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.7 |
| Production and Processing | 3.6 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
| Education and Training | 3.0 |
| Design | 3.0 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 47.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.8% |
| Some college | 15.0% |
| Less than high school | 9.7% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 9.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
- Observe milling or planing machine operation, and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.
- Position and secure workpieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists.
- Study blueprints, layouts, sketches, or work orders to assess workpiece specifications and to determine tooling instructions, tools and materials needed, and sequences of operations.
- Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
- Compute dimensions, tolerances, and angles of workpieces or machines according to specifications and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
- Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.
- Select cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts, applying knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Extensible markup language XML Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word EditCNC G-code Kentech machine shop software M-code Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software SWIVEL Software Siemens Solid Edge SmartCAMcnc SmartCAM Vero Software ALPHACAM
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