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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Featured Media

March 22, 2023

Richland One receives new trucking simulator for students

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A program in Richland School District One is offering students a leg up when pursuing a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Keshawn Hair is not like most students his age. The 18-year-old still has 4 months left of high school, but he’s already taken huge leaps in securing a job after graduation by completing his […]

March 22, 2023

Cirba Solutions establishing South Carolina operations in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cirba Solutions, a comprehensive battery management and materials company, today announced plans to build its newest state-of-the-art, flagship operations in Richland County, South Carolina. This integrated lithium-ion battery materials campus will be an initial investment of over $300 Million and will create more than 300 new jobs. Located at Pineview Industrial Park in Columbia, […]