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Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing in Georgia

Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders run equipment like drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, and sanders to shape and finish wood products. They work in woodworking shops, furniture factories, and manufacturing facilities, following specifications and adjusting machines to produce parts that meet required dimensions and quality standards. In Georgia the median pay is $37,380 a year, 14% below the national median of $43,380.

$37,380median pay in Georgia, per year
$33,280–$45,250middle half earn
2,280employed in Georgia
$43,380U.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 MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisMonitoringSpeakingCritical ThinkingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshooting

Knowledge areas

MechanicalProduction and ProcessingMathematics (knowledge)Public Safety and Security

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O*NET-SOC 51-7042.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia, annual.