Experimental machinist vs machinist-set-up

The differences between experimental machinists and machinist-set ups can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an experimental machinist and a machinist-set-up. Additionally, an experimental machinist has an average salary of $44,108, which is higher than the $42,559 average annual salary of a machinist-set-up.

The top three skills for an experimental machinist include CNC, haas and machine shop. The most important skills for a machinist-set-up are cnc machines, tolerances, and calipers.

Experimental machinist vs machinist-set-up overview

	Experimental Machinist	Machinist-Set-Up
Yearly salary	$44,108	$42,559
Hourly rate	$21.21	$20.46
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	9,128	16,993
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Experimental machinist vs machinist-set-up salary

Experimental machinists and machinist-set ups have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Experimental Machinist	Machinist-Set-Up
Average salary	$44,108	$42,559
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $58,000	Between $31,000 And $58,000
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Differences between experimental machinist and machinist-set-up education

There are a few differences between an experimental machinist and a machinist-set-up in terms of educational background:

	Experimental Machinist	Machinist-Set-Up
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Experimental machinist vs machinist-set-up demographics

Here are the differences between experimental machinists' and machinist-set ups' demographics:

	Experimental Machinist	Machinist-Set-Up
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 98.6% Female, 1.4%	Male, 94.5% Female, 5.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.4% White, 70.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 4.2% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Asian, 6.5% White, 71.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between experimental machinist and machinist-set-up duties and responsibilities

Experimental machinist example responsibilities.

Design and build tooling, jig and fixtures to accomplish particular jobs.
Manage tooling responsibilies, provide tool/fixture design and fabrication which improve productivity and consistent quality.
Programme and operate a CNC lathe to produce engine parts.
Set and run Prototrack milling machines, Prototrack lathes, surface grinders.
Involve in the setup and operation of manual and CNC machines fabricating parts for the space station and space shuttle.
Work directly with engineering students and professors in designing and producing prototype components.

Machinist-set-up example responsibilities.

Manage output according to company quality standards and corresponding ISO certification.
Set up and run CNC lathe with dual spindles and live tooling, run parts with Tol.
Experience setting up and running Haas mill production.
Program, setup and operation of Haas milling machines
Machine parts to quality specifications using Mazak lathes.
Turn in first articals and run job to print and customer specs.

Experimental machinist vs machinist-set-up skills

Common experimental machinist skills

CNC, 30%
Haas, 11%
Machine Shop, 10%
Jigs, 8%
Mastercam, 8%
Grinders, 6%

Common machinist-set-up skills

CNC Machines, 15%
Tolerances, 9%
Calipers, 9%
Lathe Machines, 8%
Grinders, 7%
Aluminum, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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