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Educate me on Machinist Profession
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:32 am
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:32 am
From what I've heard it's long hours, but good pay for hard work. Is it worth the time and money to become a machinist? Is it a respectable job? I know you will always have job security, because machinists will always be needed.
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Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:33 am to Large Farva
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I know you will always have job security, because machinists will always be needed
Sounds like a good job to me.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:34 am to Large Farva
It's long hours and tedious work unless you learn CNC then it's a pretty easy gig
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:34 am to Large Farva
It's for the poors.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:36 am to Large Farva
what does a machinist do and what do they make?
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:37 am to Agforlife
I work for a small P and A company and we deal with a few machine shops a good bit. My boss has been pushing that I learn CNC.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:38 am to Large Farva
Soon you this thread will be full of people who think they are better than people who do manual labor.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:39 am to Large Farva
Are you talking about an outside machinist or inside machinist? They are 2 completely different things.
Inside machining is not hard work, but requires patience and great math and attention to detail. Outside machinist trade is brutal work,but you can travel and earn great pay.
Inside machining is not hard work, but requires patience and great math and attention to detail. Outside machinist trade is brutal work,but you can travel and earn great pay.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:45 am to Large Farva
Trashy
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:46 am to Large Farva
CNC is actually pretty easy nowadays, but you need to learn manual machining first IMHO. at least be proficient on manual lathes and mills,start learning to use measuring tools now.calipers, Micrometers, indicators etc.
If you can't read and understand mechanical blueprints, start learning that now too.
If you can't read and understand mechanical blueprints, start learning that now too.
This post was edited on 9/10/15 at 9:40 am
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:49 am to Large Farva
No to the job security. It can be long and hard work depending on what type of work you're doing. It definitely can be mentally tough also unless you're just a button pusher.
This post was edited on 9/10/15 at 8:53 am
Posted on 9/10/15 at 8:55 am to auggie
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Inside machining ... requires great math skills and attention to detail
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:08 am to Large Farva
yes , yes , yes
I signed up too late for machinist school while at caterpillar
would have had it made in the shade, got laid off
ended up driving, but it was ok
I signed up too late for machinist school while at caterpillar
would have had it made in the shade, got laid off
ended up driving, but it was ok
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:14 am to rantfan
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No to the job security
A good machinist will always be able to find a job. It's a dying trade.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:17 am to eScott
There's several out looking right now, most around here manufacture stuff for the oil and gas industry and we know where that's at
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:24 am to Large Farva
Job security all depends on the industry in the area. South LA has tons of machine shops. When oil prices dive, they shut their doors. that's a lot of machinist out of work. Yeah, there will always be a need for machined parts, but now you may have to move across country and get started in a completely different industry, because Lafayette's got 2000 machinists looking for work.
I did a little manual machining while getting my mechanical engineering degree for our shop class. It's not easy, but more about knowing all the "tricks of the trade" than actually a skillset that is "difficult". But that is most professions, so I'm not trying to put it down. CNC work can be done by a monkey. You have to know how to upload a program and hit a button.
There are plenty that make good money, but the hours are long. You're probably looking at 20-35 bucks an hour, with 60 hour work weeks.
I did a little manual machining while getting my mechanical engineering degree for our shop class. It's not easy, but more about knowing all the "tricks of the trade" than actually a skillset that is "difficult". But that is most professions, so I'm not trying to put it down. CNC work can be done by a monkey. You have to know how to upload a program and hit a button.
There are plenty that make good money, but the hours are long. You're probably looking at 20-35 bucks an hour, with 60 hour work weeks.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:33 am to Large Farva
I ran manuals for a little bit then did 3.5 years of CNC work in an air conditioned shop on night shift. Wasn't bad work at all. Made my life in sales much easier because I know what I'm talking about now since I have built, tested, and machined components for the products I sell.
Machining is a great career in that you will always find a place to work. It can be tough at times but it's a skill no one can take from you and is always in demand.
Machining is a great career in that you will always find a place to work. It can be tough at times but it's a skill no one can take from you and is always in demand.
This post was edited on 9/10/15 at 9:35 am
Posted on 9/10/15 at 9:37 am to yellowfin
That's the area. I actually turned down a good offer as a forman before I moved over here. BR and surrounding area has more to offer. You can always find a job. I know several places hiring right now.
Posted on 9/10/15 at 10:02 am to Large Farva
My dad just retired from being a machinist, so maybe I'm biased in saying it is very respectable. He worked at a plant, so the money and benefits were really good (if you're interested in going to one.)
Posted on 9/10/15 at 10:04 am to ALT F4
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what does a machinist do and what do they make?
The list is endless.
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