Hello all. I'm posting this here because it is the closest forum related to programming, even though it's not about software etc..
I'm looking for information on how to get an entry level programmer position. I studied Manual Precision Machining & CNC Programming & Operations at a local community college, & am now working as a CNC Operator at a local shop to gain experience with different machines. The experience is good, but I get little chance to do any programming, other than optimizing existing programs from the machine controls.
In school, we learned how to write mill & lathe programs from scratch, & later with CAM programs such as BobCAD & MasterCAM. Is this enough training to get an entry level programming position? Or, if not, what is the best way to do so? Practice on my own at home & build a portfolio?
Any advise is greatly appreciated.
