Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May operate CNC equipment.
$43,720
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
-2% projected 2024–2034
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Woodworkers manufacture a variety of products, such as cabinets and furniture, using wood, veneers, and laminates.
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