Sunday, September 15, 2013

Future as a machinist looks bright

Everything you see that is not natural is manufactured and we need machinists to manufacture,Machinists use machine tools that are either conventionally controlled or by computer numerical controls (CNC), such as lathes, milling machines and grinders, to produce precision metal parts.The parts range from simple bolts of steel or brass and titanium bone screws for orthopedic implants to hydraulic parts, anti-lock brakes and automobile pistons.

Opportunities are vast for graduate. It's a high demand area and companies want people who are trained in the technology but still have the basics of the manual work and a foundation of safety.Machinists typically work from blueprints, sketches or computer aided design (CAD) or computer aided manufacturing (CAM) files; set up, operate and tear down CNC machine tools; install, align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and work pieces; monitor the feed and speed of machines; turn, mill, drill, shape and grind machine parts to specifications; and examine and test completed products for defects and ensure all products conform to specifications.Because the technology of machining is changing rapidly, machinists must learn to operate a wide range of machines, and as engineers create new types of machine tools, machinists must learn new machining properties and techniques.As jobs come back to the U.S.,we need to train a well-prepared workforce for the industry and that's where junior college comes into play.

There are many ways to become a skilled machinist, but as the trade evolves, so does the training required.Courses result in several levels of qualification, from a certificate to an associate of applied sciences degree and can take from two semesters to two years to complete, depending on full- or part-time commitment and level of education desired.There is tremendous opportunity and the greater the education, the more opportunities that will be available to graduates.And varied experience the will allow them to move up. Even after completing a formal training program, machinists still need years of experience to become highly skilled.But it is getting hard to get on-the-job-training because of production schedules - there is little or no down time in order to train.

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