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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.
What a computer numerically controlled tool programmer does
Become a computer numerically controlled tool programmer
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good computer numerically controlled tool programmer
- Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
- Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $41 per hour with an average salary of $86,000 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $30 and $49 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $62,800 and $102,300 per year.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer job outlook
- There are 772 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 87 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.