CNC Operator

$63,460 earning potential

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) operators use computer-programmed machines to manufacture precision parts for a variety of different products. The machines drill, cut and shape the raw materials into metal and plastic parts.

$63,460
High-end Earners in
BPBP Tennessee ( Top 10% )
$42,260
median annual wage
$20
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
  • Set up, monitor and operate the machines
  • Calibrate the settings of the machines for temperature, speed and cycle times
  • Feed material into the machines and remove the finished products
  • Use gauges and measuring instruments to test finished products and ensure they meet specifications
  • Record production numbers

BPBP Tennessee Job Outlook

330
Average annual job openings
3,090
Number of jobs by 2028
8%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2026
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