DOD Civilian COOL Summary - 3414

Civilian Job	Duties Matched	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	Most		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	Some			find local salary
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Machinists	Most		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary

Click here to go to Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

ISA's Certified Control Systems Technician Program (CCST) offers third-party recognition of technicians' knowledge and skills in automation and control. CCSTs calibrate, document, troubleshoot, and repair/replace instrumentation for systems that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables. CCST certifications are available at three levels, and each level requires the successful completion of an examination. The CCST examination is only one requirement for certification. The candidate must also meet minimum requirements comprised of work experience and education.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills certification is an entry-level machinist credential. Applicants are not required to have any minimal education, experience or training, however passing the exam is required.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS), Machining Level I certification is an entry-level machinist credential. Level I credentials identify and recognize machinists with the requisite skills required of a machinist who can perform machining tasks that involve job planning, benchwork, and layout work. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and a written examination. The performance assessment includes manufacturing a part, setting-up and operating a machine, and writing a program.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Drill Press Skills I COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) is an entry-level certification. CMRT will provide a non-biased, third-party, objective assessment and confirmation of the skills of your industrial maintenance mechanics. CMRT's are responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. They perform troubleshooting and analysis, and apply sound maintenance practices in all aspects of their work. CMRTs are multi-skilled individuals whose expertise is primarily mechanical in nature as opposed to instrumentation or electrical. The CMRT exam tests competency and knowledge of specific tasks within four (4) domains: Maintenance Practices, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Analysis, and Corrective Maintenance. There are no specific education or experience requirements to sit for the exam.

Click here to go to Metalforming Skills - Level I COOL Snapshot page.

The NIMS Metalforming Skills - Level I certification is an entry-level machinist certification. Achieving a NIMS credential is a means through which an individual involved or interested in metalforming can prove their abilities to themselves, to their instructors or employers and to the customer.

Click here to go to Machine Maintenance Service and Repair Level II - Preventive Maintenance II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Screw Machining Level II - Operate with Single Spindles II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Screw Machining Level II - Operate with Multiple Spindles II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Screw Machining Level III - Setup & Operate with Single Spindles II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Screw Machining Level III - Setup & Operate with Multiple Spindles III COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Slide Forming Level II - Slide Forming Operations II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Slide Forming Level III - Slide Forming Setup & Operation II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Press Brake Level II - CNC Punch (Turret) Press Level II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Press Brake Level III - Set Up and Operate Non-CNC Mechanical III COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Press Brake Level II - Operate Non-CNC Drive Press Brake Skills II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Press Brake Level III - Set Up and Operate CNC Drive III COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Stamping Level III - Parts Inspection and Quality Control COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Stamping Level III - Setup Single Hit Tooling III COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Stamping Level III - Setup with Compound Dies III COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Stamping Level III - Setup with Progressive Dies III COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Stamping Level III - Setup with Deep Draw Dies III COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Stamping Level III - Setup with Transfer Dies III COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Stamping Level II - Operate Single Hit Tooling II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Stamping Level II - Operate with Compound Dies II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Stamping Level II - Operate with Progressive Dies II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Stamping Level II - Operate with Deep Draw Dies II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Stamping Level II - Operate with Transfer Dies II COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Machining Level III - CNC Turning III COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level III - CNC Turning III. Machining Skills- Level III are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills I and II and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, and inspection and quality assurance skills. Machining Skills- Level III applies to both single part and multiple part production. A person who has achieved Machining Skills III competency may have modest supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. Additionally, people who have achieved Skills III competence will be called upon to provide training for machining technicians. Candidates must complete a performance evaulation.

Click here to go to Machining Level III - CNC Milling III COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level III - CNC Milling III. Machining Skills- Level III are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills I and II and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, and inspection and quality assurance skills. Machining Skills- Level III applies to both single part and multiple part production. A person who has achieved Machining Skills III competency may have modest supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. Additionally, people who have achieved Skills III competence will be called upon to provide training for machining technicians. Candidates must complete a performance evaulation.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - Manual Milling Skills II COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level II - Manual Milling Skills II. Level II machining skills are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills Level I and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, inspection and quality assurance skills. Level II machining skills apply to both single-part and multiple-part production. A person who has achieved Level II machining skills competency has no direct supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. However, people who have achieved Level II competence will occasionally provide training for beginning machining technicians. Candidates must complete a performance evaluation.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - Manual Turning COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level II - Turning II - Chucking. Level II machining skills are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills Level I and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, inspection and quality assurance skills. Level II machining skills apply to both single-part and multiple-part production. A person who has achieved Level II machining skills competency has no direct supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. However, people who have achieved Level II competence will occasionally provide training for beginning machining technicians. Candidates must complete a performance evaluation, which states: Given a print detailing a part requiring milling, drilling, turning, and grinding, verbal instructions, and appropriate references, formulate a set of strategies to manufacture the part, and write a detailed process plan including a quality plan for that part. Provide sketches as needed. Make a presentation explaining each of the process plan steps to be taken; identify all major components and functions of the machine tools, and all major hand tools, measuring tools, tools and fixtures, and work materials, provide the rationale for the speeds and feeds selected.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - Drill Press Skills II COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level II - Drill Press Skills II. Level II machining skills are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills Level I and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, inspection and quality assurance skills. Level II machining skills apply to both single-part and multiple-part production. A person who has achieved Level II machining skills competency has no direct supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. However, people who have achieved Level II competence will occasionally provide training for beginning machining technicians. Candidates must complete a performance evaluation.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - Surface Grinding Skills COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level II - Surface Grinding Skills. Level II machining skills are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills Level I and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, inspection and quality assurance skills. Level II machining skills apply to both single-part and multiple-part production. A person who has achieved Level II machining skills competency has no direct supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. However, people who have achieved Level II competence will occasionally provide training for beginning machining technicians. Candidates must complete a performance evaluation.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - CNC Milling Skills II COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level II - CNC Milling Skills II. Level II machining skills are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills Level I and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, inspection and quality assurance skills. Level II machining skills apply to both single-part and multiple-part production. A person who has achieved Level II machining skills competency has no direct supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. However, people who have achieved Level II competence will occasionally provide training for beginning machining technicians. Candidates must operate CNC milling machinery during a performance evaluation, which consists of creating a qualified CNC program, seting up and operating the mill, changing tool values as necessary, and replacing and qualifying tooling as necessary.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - CNC Turning Skills II COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level II - CNC Turning Skills II. Level II machining skills are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills Level I and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, inspection and quality assurance skills. Level II machining skills apply to both single-part and multiple-part production. A person who has achieved Level II machining skills competency has no direct supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. However, people who have achieved Level II competence will occasionally provide training for beginning machining technicians. Given a CNC lathe, candidates must create a qualified CNC Program, setup and operate the lathe, change tool alues as necessary, replace and qualify tooling as necessary. More information about the performance evaluation can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - EDM - 2-Axis Wire COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level II - EDM - 2-Axis Wire. Level II machining skills are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills Level I and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, inspection and quality assurance skills. Level II machining skills apply to both single-part and multiple-part production. A person who has achieved Level II machining skills competency has no direct supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. However, people who have achieved Level II competence will occasionally provide training for beginning machining technicians. Candidates must complete a performance evaluation, which states: Given a print, process plan, an appropriate selection of wire electrodes, workholding devices, EDM fluids, and 2 axis wire EDM machine, perform the EDM operation called out on the process plan. Candidates must match the requirements of the part print with a 125 microinch finish or better.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - EDM - Plunge COOL Snapshot page.

Machining Level II - EDM - Plunge. Level II machining skills are used by skilled tradespersons who have achieved proficiency in the core competencies of Machining Skills Level I and have advanced to higher levels of technical competency or have developed new competencies. The general areas of competency remain: bench skills, metal cutting skills, inspection and quality assurance skills. Level II machining skills apply to both single-part and multiple-part production. A person who has achieved Level II machining skills competency has no direct supervision responsibilities for other operators or production workers. However, people who have achieved Level II competence will occasionally provide training for beginning machining technicians. Candidates must complete a performance evaluation, which states: Given a print, process plan, select proper electrode material and produce electrode. Select proper workholding devices, EDM fluids, and plunge EDM machine. Perform the EDM operation called out on the process plan.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Manual Milling Skills I COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level I certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning - Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance and written examination. The performance exam will be the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There are performance assessment requirements for all skill cluster areas except Measurement, Materials, & Safety Skills. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Grinding Skills I COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The NIMS Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations certification is an entry-level machinist certification. Achieving a NIMS credential is a means through which an individual involved or interested in metalforming can prove their abilities to themselves, to their instructors or employers and to the customer.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Operations COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part. There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area. Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements. One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

Click here to go to Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Operations COOL Snapshot page.

The NIMS Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Operations certification is an entry-level machinist certification. Achieving a NIMS credential is a means through which an individual involved or interested in CNC milling can prove their abilities to themselves, to their instructors or employers and to the customer.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - Turning II - Between Centers COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Machining Level II - Cylindrical Grinding Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials are earned by students, trainees, apprentices, employees, and military personnel. By earning NIMS credentials, these individuals demonstrate that their skills meet industry established standards.

Click here to go to Precision Sheet Metal Operator (PSMO) COOL Snapshot page.

The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), Precision Sheet Metal Operator (PSMO) certification is an intermediate-level credential for professional sheet metal technicians. PSMOs shear, saw, laser cut, operate press brakes, operate turret punch presses, and complete mechanical finishing.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill^®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)

Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)

Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job

Registered Apprenticeship

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3414 - Machining

Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

Other Federal Occupations

In Demand

GI Bill^®

ANSI

ICAC

NCCA

ABSNC

IAS

Some

Most

Other

Credential	Agency	Related As	GI Bill^®
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) Is Not In Demand	International Society of Automation (ISA)	Some
Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level I - Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout Skills Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level I - Drill Press Skills I Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) Is Not In Demand	Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP)	Some
Metalforming Skills - Level I Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Machine Maintenance Service and Repair Level II - Preventive Maintenance II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Screw Machining Level II - Operate with Single Spindles II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Screw Machining Level II - Operate with Multiple Spindles II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Screw Machining Level III - Setup & Operate with Single Spindles II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Screw Machining Level III - Setup & Operate with Multiple Spindles III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Slide Forming Level II - Slide Forming Operations II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Slide Forming Level III - Slide Forming Setup & Operation II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Press Brake Level II - CNC Punch (Turret) Press Level II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Press Brake Level III - Set Up and Operate Non-CNC Mechanical III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Press Brake Level II - Operate Non-CNC Drive Press Brake Skills II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Press Brake Level III - Set Up and Operate CNC Drive III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Stamping Level III - Parts Inspection and Quality Control Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Stamping Level III - Setup Single Hit Tooling III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Stamping Level III - Setup with Compound Dies III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Stamping Level III - Setup with Progressive Dies III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Stamping Level III - Setup with Deep Draw Dies III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Stamping Level III - Setup with Transfer Dies III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Stamping Level II - Operate Single Hit Tooling II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Stamping Level II - Operate with Compound Dies II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Stamping Level II - Operate with Progressive Dies II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Stamping Level II - Operate with Deep Draw Dies II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Stamping Level II - Operate with Transfer Dies II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Some
Machining Level III - CNC Turning III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most
Machining Level III - CNC Milling III Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most
Machining Level II - Manual Milling Skills II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level II - Manual Turning Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most
Machining Level II - Drill Press Skills II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level II - Surface Grinding Skills Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level II - CNC Milling Skills II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level II - CNC Turning Skills II Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most
Machining Level II - EDM - 2-Axis Wire Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most
Machining Level II - EDM - Plunge Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most
Machining Level I - Manual Milling Skills I Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level I - Grinding Skills I Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Operations Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Operations Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most	GI Bill
Machining Level II - Turning II - Between Centers Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most
Machining Level II - Cylindrical Grinding Skills Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)	Most
Precision Sheet Metal Operator (PSMO) Is Not In Demand	The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA)	Some

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