Many shops have more than one shift, therefore, some Operators may work nights and weekends. Wages are determined by the machinist's skill, the type of work done, and the existence of a union agreement. Fringe benefits such as retirement plans, health and dental care, paid leave for vacations, holidays and illness are usually offered. Employment Trends by California County Advancement Advancement may occur in the form of salary increases, greater responsibility, or higher level jobs as supervisors and inspectors. Advancement potential also exists for promotion to Numerical Control Programmer positions for Operators who take junior college mathematics courses through solid analytical geometry.
Most employers accept applications.
Job openings can also be learned from friends or relatives working at particular plants. Jobs may also be found through private recruiting agencies. Unions and associations may also be a source for finding jobs with certain employers. For a list of current job listing, browse Caljobs or America's Job Bank . Most Numerical Control Machine Operators learn their skills on the job.