Annual Salary
£20,000 to £35,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinists make precision parts for the engineering and manufacturing industries.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; on shifts
There will be
4.1% fewer CNC machinist jobs in 2027.
As a CNC machinist, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a factory.
Your working environment may be noisy.
You can get into this job through a college course or an apprenticeship.
You could do a college course to learn some of the practical engineering skills you'll need.
Courses include:
You'll usually need:
You could do an Engineering Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship or Machining Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
If you're working in the furniture manufacturing industry, you could do a Furniture CNC Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
More information
You can find out more about engineering careers from Tomorrow's Engineers.
You'll usually need:
With experience and further training, you could move into a supervisory role.
You could also move into quality inspection or become an engineering technician.
You'll need: