[QUOTE=ALLtra Mach;555084]Where can you go;
CNC Operator, Skills vary from "Button Pusher" to part measurement, offset changes etc..
CNC Machinist, this guy knows alot more about machining than an operator, he is who most operators think they are!
Set-up Machinist - Basically a skill level up from a machinist.
Before Bill and Hillary there were legitimate apprenticeships for machinist! "A setup man is a step below" a machinist!
"REAL" machinist can estimate, design/ build tooling fixtures, plan, setup, program, inspect and make quality parts without the aid of anyone except the person supplying the tooling and material. He or she are capable of metallurgy, develop processes that best suit the requirements of any particular job.
These types of skills require several years of learning, and hopefully are mentored by "Real"
machinist. These are the budding entrepreneurs that start their own company.
By the way most "real" machinist have past away long ago!
Give it a try and learn as much as you can. If you find yourself understanding the process of what it takes to actually make "anything" You will be proud of your skill and then continue to grow your craft.
Kick ass and take names!
Jim Machinist"  |