Machining Technology (5459)
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At a Glance
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This PSAV program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the manufacturing industry.
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Employment Opportunities |
Upon completion of this program, you may seek employment in the manufacturing industry as a Machinist. Most machinists work in small shops or in manufacturing industries, such as machine manufacturing and transportation equipment manufacturing (motor vehicle parts and aerospace products and parts.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Job Outlook |
Florida's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
Outlook: Stable
Growth is estimated to be 1%
Job Openings: 339 estimated annual job openings (122 due to growth and 218 due to replacement)
Employment: 9,576 were employed in this occupation
The Program Manager reports that the machining industry will need 250,000 new employees by the year 2010 in the United States. Because of this labor shortage, this vocation will be in high demand. Employers in Palm Beach County report that they cannot find enough skilled employees to fill the open positions that are currently available.
Go to FACTS.org highlight Career Planning, click on Florida Choices Planner, click on Jump In, click on Choices Planner, type machinist in the box, click on GO, click on Machinist, click on Money and Outlook.
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Salary Information |
Florida Earnings:
Average Annual Wage: $33,862
Entry Annual Wage: $23,462
Experienced Annual Wage: $39,083
Entry Hourly Wage: $11.28
Experienced Hourly Wage: $18.79
Average Hourly Wage: $16.28
Earnings vary based on skills, experience, responsibilities, organization, and geographic location.
Go to FACTS.org highlight Career Planning, click on Florida Choices Planner, click on Jump In, click on Choices Planner, type machinist in the box, click on GO, click on Machinist, click on Money and Outlook.
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
You must have mechanical aptitude and problem solving abilities. This occupation requires patience, accuracy, concentration, good eyesight, eye hand coordination, and physical stamina.
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| Career Path Notes |
Many programs have transfer agreements with other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer course or program credit into a four-year program. For information on transfer agreements, visit www.pbcc.edu/transfer.xml. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with a person working in this occupation. Obtain on-the-job experience while training in PBCC's program. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed below.
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