whats the going salary for a cnc operator

[zachjowi]

I currently got a job as a cnc operator loading/unloading, cutting rough sized stock, measuring parts, changing tools, etc. I am located in WI and only get $7.75/hr for working full time 8+ hrs/week and I get no benefits. When I applied I told them I can use mastercam, inventor, autocad, solid works, and I even have my own Sherline cnc mill I run, so I have some experience.

thanks

[Switcher]

Oooouch, $7.75/hr !

I see your age posted as 18, that pay is still low.

How long have you been with this company?

What's min. wage in Wis.?


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[Switcher]

I checked www.salary.com for "level 1" cnc operator, the lowest pay was $10.91 (Upstate/South Carolina).

Job Description CNC Machine Programmer I Responsible for the programming of computer numeric controlled production equipment. May be responsible for the basic upkeep and corrections to programs. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under immediate supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

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[Hermle UWF851]

Where are you located in WI. We are always looking for help in SE WI.

P.S. Like everyone, We pay for experience and I know it will be more than 7-8 bucks. You could sweep our floor for more than that.

[Bluesman]

Originally Posted by zachjowi I currently got a job as a cnc operator loading/unloading, cutting rough sized stock, measuring parts, changing tools, etc. I am located in WI and only get $7.75/hr for working full time 8+ hrs/week and I get no benefits. When I applied I told them I can use mastercam, inventor, autocad, solid works, and I even have my own Sherline cnc mill I run, so I have some experience. thanks

The man that owns the shop out to be ashaimed of himself, I was making that in 84 when I was just starting out. If you can maintain a setup and inspect your own parts. Make tool changes and corrections then depending on where you live I think between 10 and 12 an hour would be still low but what I would pay for a guy starting out. Once you came aboard and prooved yourself you would get more. The guy you work for is a crook and I would bet you have a lot of illegals in your town keeping the wage low. My advice to you MOVE now QUIT now. There a plenty of folks in this forum alone looking for help. And if you can do at least the things that I have spelled out then you need to find an area that has the work. I know that in the Metro Detroit area some guys that are real good can make 22 to 26 an hour in a non-union shop. So go forth my young Weedhopper and make your own way. Learn all you can from the old and wise dudes in the trade. And some day when you have a good grip on this trade you can tell guys like your boss to go F#$% himslef and take his 7 bucks and hire some illegal clod with a 5th grade education.

Bluesman

[zachjowi]

I am in the very SW part of WI and I am thinking I should quit very soon since I can work at Walamrt making more as a check out person. A friend that works at the same place has been thee for 1yr and got a HUGE raise of going from 7.75 to 8.00. I have been there since May. The shop has a max of 2 people working at a time and a total of 6 people including the owner and his dad.

[zachjowi]

Originally Posted by Switcher Oooouch, $7.75/hr ! I see your age posted as 18, that pay is still low. How long have you been with this company? What's min. wage in Wis.? .

Wisconsin Minimum Wage increased on June 1, 2006 to $6.50

now that I checked that I really do feel cheated

another thing I really hate about working there when its about 90* outside b/c I know it will be about 110* in the non A?C building. Dio you guys work in A/Ced buildings?

[Bluesman]

Originally Posted by zachjowi Wisconsin Minimum Wage increased on June 1, 2006 to $6.50 now that I checked that I really do feel cheated another thing I really hate about working there when its about 90* outside b/c I know it will be about 110* in the non A?C building. Dio you guys work in A/Ced buildings?

A/C is exspensive so do not exspect everyone to have it. Especially smaller job shops. But just because they do not have A/C does not make them a bad place to work. Most shops I have worked at in my 30 plus years have at least had the break rooms A/C. I am an Engineer for a Tier 1 auto supplier and except for the clean rooms where we assemble and finish grind, The only A/C is in the office or the break rooms. But I have worked for some shops that had all A/C too.
If you get a chance tell you boss I said he is a horses ass, It is cheap ass F%#*'s like him that created the need for labor unions in this country. It is one thing to pay a guy 7 bucks an hour but no beni's either. What a PUTZ he probobly charges 50 an hour for shop time.

Bluesman

[Gunner]

In our shop we will start a guy off at $10 - $11 / hr if he seems to have a good attitude and a desire to learn the trade. I can train for skill, I can't fix a bad attitude. The wages only go higher with experience.

[Lee Olson]

When I started running screw machines 14 years ago I started out at 11.50 with no experience. I have been at my latest job for 10.5 years running cnc mills and started out at 12.00 with no cnc experience. This guy is cheating you big time. In Minneapolis adds guys with little experience start out at 10.00.

[VSNT]

DAMMNNNN, MCDonalds Starts at $10 - $12 an hr here in nj and there always hiring

[zachjowi]

I am considering working at Best Buy or another local computer store since I want to become a Computer science major and they gat paid way better then I am now. I hope to give 2week notice this Thur when I get my huge 2week pay check of around $400