Machinist

$69,050 earning potential

Machinists create their own parts and tools from raw materials. The parts and tools they create with their machines eventually go toward building larger things.

$69,050

High-end Earners in

BPBP Arkansas ( Top 10% )

$47,040

median annual wage

$23

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

Understand blueprints and computer-aided design (CAD) files
Operate different types of machine tools
Monitor the various machines
Examine completed products to make sure they meet standards
Communicate with customers to adjust products as needed
Understand various cutting and measuring tools for a variety of materials

BPBP Arkansas Job Outlook

280

Average annual job openings

2,730

Number of jobs by 2026

Expected growth from
2025 to 2026

BPBP Arkansas

Profile: Logan Johnson

Name

Logan Johnson

Job

Machinist

High School

Magnolia High School

Age

Where I Trained

University of Arkansas Hope–Texarkana

What I earned

Associate of Applied Science in General Technology, Industrial Technology Certification: Machining* *Logan also earned other degrees in psychology and business, but they were not required fo

I enjoy the variety of the projects that we work on and the sense of satisfaction that comes with completing my tasks to the best of my ability. I also really appreciate the opportunity to learn from other seasoned professionals in my field, which allows me to gain even more skills beyond the classroom.

The work is gratifying! Machinists work with a precision that is challenging and technical, but highly satisfying.

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