Machining Tool Operators

(NOC 7231)
+16.41%
 

Requirement

You must have some high school education. You may need college or other courses in machining. You usually receive several months' on-the-job training. With experience as a machine operator, you may move up the ranks to a senior position, such as a set-up operator. With apprenticeship training, you may move up the ranks from machining tool operator to become a machinist or tool and die maker. Many recent entrants have a high school diploma, and almost 2 in 5 have a trade / vocational certificate or community college diploma.

Degrees Associated with This Career

High School Diploma
Certificate

Useful Experience/Skills

Computer skills
Mechanics
Communication skills
Precision work

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Machine Shop
Blueprint Reading
Computer Basics
Math

Modified on January 26, 2022