OES Code: 891080

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

JOB KEY FOR MACHINISTS

Machinists set up and operate machine tools and fit and assemble parts to make or repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools or machines by applying their knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout machining procedures. They study specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, or descriptions of parts to be replaced, and they plan sequences of operations.

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PROJECTED ESTIMATES OF EMPLOYMENT (excluding self-employed)

Number Working in this Occupation --- Year --- 1995 2002		Percent Change	Increase/ Decrease	Additional Openings Due to People Chang- ing Occupations or Retiring	Sum of Increase/Decrease and Additional Openings
1,080	1,370	27%	290	160	450

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HOW TO FIND BUSINESSES MOST LIKELY TO HIRE MACHINISTS IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY

The following are the types of firms that employ the most workers in this occupation within this county. They are listed in order from largest to smallest.

Industry Code (SIC)	Industry Title
3714	Motor vehicle parts & accessory manufacturers
3599	Industrial machinery manufacturers, all other
5082	Construct & mining equipment, wholesale
7363	Temporary help agencies
3089	Plastic product manufacturers, all other
3452	Bolt, nut, screw, rivet, & washer manufacturers
3544	Special die, tool, jig & fixture manufacturers
7699	Repair shops & related services, all other
3769	Space vehicle equipment manufacturers, all other
2834	Pharmaceutical preparations manufacturers
3491	Industrial valve manufacturers
3451	Screw machine product manufacturers
5531	Auto & home supply stores
3931	Musical instrument manufacturers
2399	Fabricated textile product manufacturers, all other
3679	Electronic components manufacturers, all other
3411	Metal can manufacturers
3482	Small arms ammunition manufacturers
7538	General automotive repair shops
3492	Fluid power valve & hose fitting manufacturers
3728	Aircraft parts & equipment manufacturers, all other
4010	Railroads
7692	Welding repair
3625	Relay & industrial control manufacturers
3561	Pumps & pumping equipment manufacturers
3494	Valve & pipe fitting manufacturers, all other
3949	Sporting goods manufacturers, all other

Look in the yellow pages of the phone book under the above or similar industry titles, or look in employer directories in libraries. Directories such as Business Prospector, California Services Register and those by chambers of commerce often list firms by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.

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