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

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South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Apprenticeship Carolina

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March 13, 2025

ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. (ALLTAPE), a manufacturer of adhesive products, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $70 million investment will create 130 new jobs.   Part of ATP Group and founded in Germany, ALLTAPE specializes in developing and manufacturing sustainable and solvent-free adhesive […]

January 15, 2025

Cardiff Products Corporation selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs. Founded in Canada in 2019, Cardiff Products is a family-owned business that specializes in producing high-quality beverages for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The […]

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