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Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Georgia

Drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders set up and run machines that drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink holes and features in metal and plastic parts. They work in manufacturing facilities, machine shops, and industrial plants, following blueprints and specifications to produce precise components for various industries. In Georgia the median pay is $46,270 a year, 6% below the national median of $49,080.

$46,270median pay in Georgia, per year
$42,800–$54,980middle half earn
80employed in Georgia
$49,080U.S. median, for comparison
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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 MonitoringReading ComprehensionMonitoringOperation and ControlActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

Mathematics (knowledge)Production and ProcessingMechanicalEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyEducation and Training

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Licenses and training in Georgia

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O*NET-SOC 51-4032.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia, annual.