Finding a job as a CNC machinist, what the career has to offer,
and is it safe from outsourcing.
CNC machining is a job sits comfortably atop the hierarchy of
manufacturing jobs. A skilled machinist can command a very good
salary in fact $60,000 a year or more is not uncommon.
As a CNC machinist your job will also be more secure and safe
from outsourcing. This is due to the level of skill required to
be successful and while simple tasks such as assembly are being
outsourced a rapid rate. This is not to say that outsourcing
will have no effect in the machineing field, or that your job
will never be outsourced because any job white or blue-collar is
facing the outsourcing pinch.
Finding a job as a CNC machinist shouldn't be too hard. Most
manufacturing companies have machining departments and there are
many shops that specialize in just CNC. Landing one of these
jobs will be much easier if you have some machining experience,
or if you have a degree from a technical college. If you don't
have a degree from a technical college or any experience I'll
tell you a little trick that will allow you to sneak in the back
door, and land that CNC job and even beat out more qualified
candidates.
You're going to want to research perspective companies and find
the pay scale for their CNC positions. Once you got a list of
prospective companies go apply for an entry-level position at
that company. Punch press, sweeping what ever just get in the
door.
How will this help you get a CNC job? 90 percent of all
manufacturing companies promote from within. They'll give
current employees preferential treatment before hiring an
outsider even if the current employee is lacking experience for
the open position.
Keys to getting promoted in a to a CNC operator position:
You'll need a strong work ethic. Perform well on the job. Have a
good attitude. Show a willingness to learn and make it known
that you want to learn about CNC machines. And most important be
dependable. that means always show up on time, and always
volunteered to work overtime if it's available.
Note these tips for getting ahead only apply to non-union jobs
because they promote people based on performance where most
union jobs only look at seniority.
As a trained as CNC machinist you will never have to worry about
job security that is not to say you'll never get laid off, but
if you do you need only send out your resume to prospective
employers or place it online listing your qualifications and
you'll be getting a job offers in no time.