Career Pathways

Career Pathway · 10 Steps

CNC Machinist

Entry Level

Senior Level

1

Machinist Set Up Operator / CNC Machinist

$13–$18/hr

Requirements: High School Certificate

2

CNC Operator and Programmer

$13–$24/hr

Requirements: 2 Years Experience + AA Degree

3

Production Supervisor

$13–$26/hr

Requirements: 3 Years Experience + AA Degree

4

CNC Programmer

$14–$27/hr

Requirements: College Degree

5

Production Manager, Manufacturing

$14–$27/hr

Requirements: 3–5 Years Experience + AA Degree

6

Prototype Machinist

$15–$30/hr

Requirements: 3–5 Years Experience + AA Degree

7

Production Supervisor, Manufacturing

$17–$33/hr

Requirements: 3–5 Years Experience + AA Degree + Programming Training

8

Manufacturing Engineer

$16–$36/hr

Requirements: BA Engineering + Licensing Exam

9

Director of Operations

$13–$41/hr

Requirements: Advanced Degree + Several Years Experience

10

Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer

$16–$43/hr

Requirements: BA Engineering + Licensing Exam