$59,600 earning potential
When the success of a manufacturing operation requires a part that doesn’t exist, machinists create the solution. Working with raw materials like metal and plastic, they operate a variety of machines to produce precision parts and instruments.
You're a perfectionist
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You take pride in your work
You like following step-by-step instructions
You like to see instant results for your work
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