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What is a burr bench operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a burr bench operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $22.92 an hour? That's $47,670 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 1% and produce 600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBurr Bench OperatorUS Average
Salary
3.7

Avg. Salary $47,670

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.4

Growth rate 1%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 4.25%

Asian 12.46%

Black or African American 1.42%

Hispanic or Latino 14.73%

Unknown 4.39%

White 62.75%

Gender

female 7.14%

male 92.86%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
5.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a burr bench operator

  1. Explore burr bench operator education requirements

    Most common burr bench operator degrees

    High School Diploma

    71.4 %

    Diploma

    28.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific burr bench operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Part Numbers100.00%
  3. Complete relevant burr bench operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New burr bench operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a burr bench operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real burr bench operator resumes.
  4. Research burr bench operator duties and responsibilities

    • Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as gauges or micrometers.
    • Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them using clamps.
  5. Apply for burr bench operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a burr bench operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average burr bench operator salary

The average burr bench operator salary in the United States is $47,670 per year or $23 per hour. Burr bench operator salaries range between $33,000 and $66,000 per year.

Average burr bench operator salary
$47,670 Yearly
$22.92 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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