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
2025 to 2026