CNC/ Machinist Operator
$78,840 earning potential
$78,840
High-end Earners in
New Mexico ( Top 10% )
$53,740
median annual wage
$27
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
New Mexico Job Outlook
80
Average annual job openings
790
Number of jobs by 2030
+7%
Expected growth from 2024 to 2030