Machinist

A Tech Craftsman

Get down to the nitty-gritty and become a machinist – a career that is entirely hands-on and engaging. With the guidance of blueprints, sketches, or computer design files, machining is accomplished by using technological processes such as drilling or cutting to remove excess metal and shape the part. Ready to be an essential worker in the manufacturing field? Explore training and career opportunities in Central SC below.

Fast Facts

$38,945

Average Salary

$62,953

Experienced Earners Average Salary

3 - 12 months

Average Training Time

7%

Projected 5-Year Job Growth

A campus building at Midland Tech in the Central SC Region

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Hands-on learning and training opportunities for this career are available throughout Central SC. With on-site training and coursework in the classroom, there’s a program for everyone: any age, skill type, or experience level.

A male employee assembles a piece of machinery at MM Technics in the Central SC Region

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We have the resources and support that provides a dynamic environment where entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established companies can succeed and prosper.

ManuFirst SC

South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Apprenticeship Carolina

readySC

Be Pro Be Proud SC

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Start your dream career in Central SC. Browse our jobs board to take the next step.

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October 5, 2023

West Fraser grows Newberry County operations with third expansion in 10 years

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Oct. 5, 2023 | South Carolina Department of Commerce) – West Fraser, one of the largest timber producers in North America, today announced it is growing its Newberry County sawmill operations with its third expansion in 10 years. The $17.7 million investment will create 30 new jobs. Founded by three brothers in 1955, West […]

September 29, 2023

South Carolina HBCUs part of $10M US Department of Energy renewable energy project

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Three of South Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be involved in a nationwide project that has been awarded $10 million from the US Department of Energy. The Second life sMARt sysTems (SMART) project will work to solve the problem of the growing stockpile of electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries by […]