The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Machine shops
- Motor vehicle parts manufacturers
- Metalworking machinery manufacturers
- Plastic products manufacturers
- Aerospace products and parts manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this career is declining. Companies are switching to computer-controlled machines because they improve quality and lower costs. These machines require computer programmers instead of tool operators. In addition, some of the manufacturing industry has begun to outsource their work to other countries.
Job prospects are best for those with industry certifications and extensive experience. Most job openings will be from people leaving this career.
Numerical Control Tool Operators (CIS 100048)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
8,034 Large |
& |
-1.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
852 High |
| Champaign Area |
137 Medium |
& |
-2.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
311 Large |
& |
-5.5% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Cook County |
2,662 Large |
& |
-0.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
285 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
116 Medium |
& |
-5.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
461 Large |
& |
0.9% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
50 Few |
| Du Page County |
885 Large |
& |
-9.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
82 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
161 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
37 Very small |
& |
-2.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
110 Small |
& |
-8.2% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Lake County |
540 Large |
& |
13.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
70 Few |
| McHenry County |
191 Medium |
& |
-3.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
109 Small |
& |
4.6% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
260 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
429 Medium |
& |
0.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
167 Medium |
& |
3.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
164 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
705 Large |
& |
-4.3% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
72 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
43 Small |
& |
-11.6% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
106 Small |
& |
-3.8% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
138 Small |
& |
8.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
54 Small |
& |
-9.3% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Will County |
244 Medium |
& |
-2.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| United States |
181,800 Large |
& |
-8.0% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
14,300 Few |