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	What is a better career change option? I've been doing many warehouse jobs from forklift operator, assembly, inspector, loading and unloading, picking, packing, quality assurance. I guess all I need is to move up the management ladder but I know I wont get too far up since I don't have the proper education. So I've been considering hvac or machinist CnC programmer. I've been looking on the Internet and seen many negative reviews about machinist jobs. Or the other option i have is to get trained and get a CDL and drive locally for a mining company? 1 answer - Asked By: Spicy chipotle westerncheeseburger - 4/18/2013

	Hows the Machine tool industry looking right now and for the future? I'm planning on getting my degree on Machine Tool technology/ Numerical control and I would like to know how is the field of work going? What are the pros and cons? How much the average salary in the bay are? How easy to get a job in this field? I know that's a lot of question to answer, so feel free to answer the things you know.. Best, Georgeo 0 - Asked By: papageorgeo510 - 12/19/2008

	What is a typical day as a Machinist/CNC person? Are you at a desk all day or are you on your feet? Is it a fun job? Is there a future in the field? Is the pay good? thx 1 answer - Asked By: dj - 12/10/2008

	Is a degree in Information Technology a good choice ? I also have the option of switching to Computer Science just incase... 5 answers - Asked By: todai5 - 2/9/2013

	Need a job as cnc operator or machine operator in East cannington area? Looking for a immediate job as machine operator/cnc operator in East cannington area I am an MICO/BOSCH apprentice in metal machinist Trade want to start a smooth career in this line 1 answer - Asked By: Leader - 2/18/2008

	People living in England. How do you make it? I have heard that it is so expensive to live there. How do you do it.? What is minimum wage there.? 4 answers - Asked By: Brooke B - 3/18/2008

	Job hopping or vertical growth? Im gonna keep it short and sweet i am a CNC machinist just starting in july i worked at a very small manufacturer making solar film it was pretty much soley temporary then about 3 months later left my job for a dollar raise and experience to another manufacturer working as CNC i have been working there for four months then got a phone call yesterday for a new job as a CNC operator this time full time with overtime for a 4 dollar raise to a total of 15/hr with benefits im worried this may look bad on the resume but be good for me im planning on staying with them for a while but still going to school 1 answer - Asked By: lllllllllll - 11/13/2011

	AutoCad Programmer or CNC/Machinist? AutoCad Programmer or CNC/Machinist? I'm very interested in both I'm almost 20 and have production machine tender, machine set-up operator and blueprint certified with some other certifications on the side I was going for CNC/Machinist but I find the AutoCad Programmer more interesting. Is there plenty of work ? Pay rate good in Texas ? Any machinist or AutoCad programmers opioins ? Any knowledge I should try and learn in the pursuit of one of these carees I'm leaning towards AutoCad programmer but I'd like more opioins from older and wiser people I know our economy is bad and i want a job that will last thank you 1 answer - Asked By: UNKNOWN - 5/10/2013

	Need a raise at work? I'm a cnc machinist in a small shop. I've worked at this shop for at least a year and a half and haven't had any raise or inflation or anything what so ever, which is nothing new according to other guys in the shop. seems ridiculous. guys that have been hired after me that had 1 year extra of experience than me made about 2-3$ an hour more and weren't anymore qualified. i've talked to my manager about this issue 3 months ago, but he went on about the shop not having the budget for raises and so on, and that we would discuss wage adjustments after december in the new year. it's february and still nothing has change and i'm not sure what to do? i feel like walking in and saying that i NEED a raise or i will be seeking better employment but i don't know if that would be the best option. I've also recently applied for better paying jobs that aren't in the machinist field. any ideas or advice? thx 5 answers - Asked By: theguitarist66 - 2/4/2011

	How are the jobs of CNC and Conventional machinists similar? Machining 1 answer - Asked By: Donald Lathrop - 9/14/2011

	Job description of a machinist? Duties and responsibilities of a machinist 1 answer - Asked By: wilbert a - 6/1/2007

	What does CNC stand for. As in CNC machine Operator? 2 answers - Asked By: Trinidad - 3/12/2006

	Which school should I go to for CNC programming? I want to go to school to get a certificate in CNC programming. I looked around for schools that offer a specific certificate. only two came close... I need help deciding between option 1 or 2...... Which one do you think is more efficient or worth my money? option 1: http://www.triton.edu/cgi-bin/r.cgi/department_detail.html?SESSION=flc7Eha6yJ&ContentID=7517 option 2: http://www.symboljobtraining.com/TrainingPrograms/tabid/57/Default.aspx 1 answer - Asked By: Anthony - 11/20/2009

	Any good consultancy in chennai for I.T.I Fitters? 1 answer - Asked By: dinesh k - 1/2/2012

	Choosing the right career? Im having a really hard time choosing what career I want! I love Photography, but Ive heard its VERY expensive. Im only 18, and I have a very bad back :( Which limits a lot of my options. On another side of me, I wouldn't mind going to school to do some kind of Radio/Television work, but the high school Im graduating from, is a modified school (Meaning, I will have a hard time getting into post secondary school. During elementary, I was made fun of a lot, and told Id be a high school drop out. So I don't want to just have a starter job (Mcdonalds Etc), I want to be able to show these people (That have made fun of me) That I have become a successful person. Most of my family, doesn't have much schooling, but they all have successful jobs.. This makes me feel like, If I were to get a job at Walmart etc, Id be like a black sheep in the family. How do I choose the right career?? 2 answers - Asked By: D - 5/5/2012

	Metal Manufacturing dying in the US? As computers advance more and more I think the need for skilled machinists, sheet metal fabricators, and welders is just going down the toliet. With andvanced CNC machines and robots to run them operators have pretty much been eliminated. Even the machine programmer has been eliminated in some areas were they use 3D models files to make parts. Even welding has been replaced by robots. All these robots doing the jobs for us and plus we can't forget all the outsourcing going on it seems manufacturing in the US will soon be gone. (with the exception of military manufacturing. I don't know about you but i don't think we are going to trust china with top secret bluebrints for a new fighter jet). What is going to happen when the next big war comes about? who's is going to make parts to support the war? The young men will be gone at war and the women will have to run the factories. the problem is WHAT FACTORIES?!! everything is made someplace else now. The only jobs that remain is dumb ass engineers who have no experience in the shop. Engineers are Theoretical. Machinists are practical. 3 answers - Asked By: Josh g - 10/30/2009

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Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

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