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Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing

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Job Description


	Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May operate CNC equipment.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Woodworkers

Most woodworkers are trained on the job; becoming a skilled woodworker often requires several years of experience. Job prospects should be excellent for highly skilled woodworkers who are proficient users of computerized numerical control machines. Employment is highly sensitive to economic cycles; during economic downturns, workers are subject to layoffs or reductions in hours.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
Other Wood Product Manufacturing	24,480
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing	10,370
Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing	7,460
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing	4,020
Sawmills and Wood Preservation	4,010
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	2,690
Building Material and Supplies Dealers	1,530
Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers	590
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills	400
Employment Services	310

Career Video

Title: "Wood Machinists"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
Average Annual Salary	$28,160
Average Hourly Wage	$13.54
Total Employment	58,730