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 |
9,892 Large |
& |
-5.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
817 High |
| Champaign Area |
161 Medium |
& |
-3.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
322 Large |
& |
-5.9% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Cook County |
2,821 Medium |
& |
-4.7% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
236 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
171 Medium |
& |
-7.6% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
638 Large |
& |
-4.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
54 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,119 Large |
& |
-5.8% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
92 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
205 Medium |
& |
-3.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
57 Small |
& |
-7.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
147 Medium |
& |
-8.2% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Lake County |
641 Large |
& |
-5.3% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
54 Few |
| McHenry County |
270 Large |
& |
-2.2% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
146 Medium |
& |
-5.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
390 Large |
& |
-7.4% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
817 Large |
& |
-5.3% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
68 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
215 Medium |
& |
-8.8% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
291 Large |
& |
0.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Rockford Area |
784 Very large |
& |
-5.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
65 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
37 Very small |
& |
-5.4% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
144 Small |
& |
-8.3% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
152 Medium |
& |
-8.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
51 Small |
& |
-11.8% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
332 Medium |
& |
-11.1% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
24 Very few |
| United States |
177,100 Large |
& |
-10.7% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
13,500 Few |