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Standard Occupational Classification 2018 - United States

51-4040 Machinists

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

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Where 51-4040 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy

  1. >51-0000 Production Occupations
  2. >>51-4000 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
  3. >>>51-4040 Machinists
  4. >>>51-4040 Machinists

Subcategories of 51-4040 Machinists

Other SOC 2018 codes under 51-4040 Machinists

Frequently asked questions

What is SOC 2018 51-4040?
SOC 2018 51-4040 is "Machinists". Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
What does SOC 2018 51-4040 include?
51-4040 Machinists contains 1 direct subcategory: 51-4041 Machinists.
What is the parent category of 51-4040?
51-4040 Machinists sits under 51-4040 Machinists in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.

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Source: US Bureau of Labor StatisticsVersion: 2018