A Machine Technician may be employed in all public and private sector organizations where machining, non-machining production, and technical service activities are carried out. Owing to the growing value of the manufacturing sector and the central role of CNC machines in modern production, Machine Technicians have become highly sought after and among the most frequently employed technical personnel in this field. They may take on responsibilities in areas such as workflow monitoring, quality control, programming, process planning, heat treatment operations, control and automation, as well as technical service and product promotion. Those who acquire sufficient knowledge, skills, and self-confidence may also establish their own businesses.

Examples of positions in which a Machine Technician may work include: Chief of Design and Production, Chief of Maintenance and Repair, R&D Supervisor, Materials and Quality Control Supervisor, Sales and Marketing Specialist, Procurement and Supply Supervisor, Training Supervisor, and Automation Supervisor.