U32A Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist designation to Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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$68,120
Median national pay for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.
Typical national pay$58,270–$81,890Median $68,120 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 2: some preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Fusion 360
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
G-code
Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
Microsoft Office software
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer
Summary
Computer numerically controlled tool programmer developing programs to control machines and processing materials, setting up and maintaining equipment while analyzing job orders and creating geometric layouts
Experience
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Determined the sequence of machine operations and selected cutting tools for workpieces
Analyzed job orders, drawings, and blueprints to calculate dimensions and tool selection
Wrote programs for machine controllers and stored them on tapes or disks
Observed machines on trial runs to ensure proper function and item specifications
Revised programs to fix errors and retested them to ensure problems were solved
Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on machines
Prepared geometric layouts using computer drafting software or graph paper
Skills
Technical Skills
Programming equipment, Entering specifications into equipment
Checking & Planning
Determining equipment settings, Inspecting completed work, Conducting test runs of equipment, Calculating equipment, Verifying information or specifications, Selecting production equipment, Creating diagrams for workpieces
Core Skills
Studying blueprints or instructions
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
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Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
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