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Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois

Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders set up and run more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot in manufacturing facilities. They work in factories and industrial plants that produce metal and plastic parts for various industries, adjusting machines, monitoring production, and making sure output meets specifications. In Illinois the median pay is $44,350 a year, 6% below the national median of $47,180.

$44,350median pay in Illinois, per year
$38,070–$50,570middle half earn
6,090employed in Illinois
$47,180U.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 MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisMonitoringOperation and ControlEquipment MaintenanceJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive Listening

Knowledge areas

Production and ProcessingMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageDesignEducation and Training

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O*NET-SOC 51-4081.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.