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Manufacturing engineering tech / shop lead

$75–95KCNC Machinist path6 steps · ~18 mo

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   Get road-ready you are hereMilestone

   Finish high school or your GED and sort out transportation — most shops sit in industrial parks the bus barely reaches. Second and third shift openings are everywhere and often pay a premium.

   What you need

   • High school diploma or GED
   • Driver's license
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   CNC operator (direct entry)Job$17–21/hr 6–18 mo
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   Setup operatorJob$21–26/hr 1–2 yrs
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   CNC machinistJob$24–30/hr
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   CNC programmerJob$30–40/hr
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   Manufacturing engineering tech / shop leadJob$75–95K

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