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Division of TECH: Machine Tool Program: Career Research

How To Use This Page

On the left side of the page, you will find job categories and the matching SOC code for each job category that falls under the program.  Use the SOC codes to then locate specific information about that job category on the "Wage Data" and "Labor Data" pages located in the drop down menu of this tab.  On the right side of the page are links to primary research sites to get more specific job category information using the SOC codes provided.  Then compare this information to the information on the "FHTC Career Placement" page in the drop down menu which illustrates labor and wage results of FHTC Graduates from the program. 

Job Titles and Associated SOC Code

Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operators 51-4011.00
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4032.00
Lathe and Turning Machine-Setter, Operator, Tender 51-4034.00
Milling and Planning Machine Setters, Operators, Tenders 51-4035.00
Machinists 51-4041.00
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators,  Tender 51-4081.00
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, Tenders 51-7042.00
Production Worker 51-9199.00
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (with WLD) 51-2041.00
Occupational Health and Safety 29-9012.00

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