We surveyed 968 machinists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical machinist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a machinist?
Low
High
Working as a machinist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a machinist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a machinist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a machinist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a machinist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for machinists.
Do machinists work full-time or part-time?
88% of machinists work in full-time roles while 12% work part-time.