CNC Operator
$69,370 earning potential
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) operators set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically controlled equipment to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.
$69,370
High-end Earners in
BPBP North Carolina ( Top 10% )
$46,360
median annual wage
$22
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- What do they typically do:
- Read detailed drawings or files, such as blueprints, sketches, and those for computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
- Set up, operate, and disassemble manual, automatic, and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
- Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and workpieces
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines
- Turn, mill, drill, shape, and grind machine parts to specifications
- Verify that completed products meet requirements
BPBP North Carolina Job Outlook
1,441
Average annual job openings
11,718
Number of jobs by 2028
1%
Expected growth from
2026 to 2028
2026 to 2028