Careers · Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · Illinois
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters and operators run machines that cut, bend, shear, or shape metal and plastic materials. They work in manufacturing facilities, metal fabrication shops, and plants that produce metal or plastic parts for various industries In Illinois the median pay is $48,990 a year, 6% above the national median of $46,330.
$48,990median pay in Illinois, per year
$41,670–$59,030middle half earn
8,060employed in Illinois
$46,330U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in Illinois
2open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
2employers hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
AZ · TXwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringTroubleshootingQuality Control Analysis
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingMechanicalEnglish Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in other states
Oregon · $53,680Maine · $51,820Washington · $51,160Colorado · $50,790Minnesota · $49,770Wisconsin · $49,270Alaska · $49,010Nebraska · $48,690Montana · $48,490California · $48,450
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-4031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.