Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Job Outlook Summary
Future Prospects
Employment Demand
Employment Size & Change

This occupation employs 181,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 161,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of -20,300 jobs (+-11.2%).

Occupational Openings

There are 15,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -2030 jobs created from growth and 17,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 6,400 people are expected to retire and 10,800 are expected to switch occupations.