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Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Reviews
What is it like working as a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist?
September 2015
I wish I knew how many hours some companies demand a week.
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist:
Understand that there is some stress involved with creating a quality part in a short amount of time. It is imperative that you learn to use your time wisely, by fully designing a proper course of processing to create a part from raw stock to a fully finished presentable part.
August 2015
Good job to learn.
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist:
Pros: Learning a new trade.
Cons: My pay rate.
April 2015
Good worker.
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist:
Pros: Keeps you thinking.
Cons: Nothing. All is good.
March 2015
Love the occupation.
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist:
Pros: Laid back Night supervisor. Plenty of smoke breaks. Eat at your station. Flexible with absences. Relatively low stress or pressure on nights. $0.50 night differential. Strong sense of team work on Nights.
Cons: Skilled/but outdated supervisor on Nights. Complete lack of communication plant wide. Empty promises from Management. Disorganized Management. Disorganization between days and nights. Zero programming, engineering, or maintenance help on nights. Ever changing part specifications to determine good or bad parts. Absolute minimal training. Drama filled due to one employee. Days against Nights atmosphere. Essentially set up for failure, Ex: given Timex material, required to make Rolex quality parts.
February 2015
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist:
Brush up on your math. Pay attention to detail.
January 2015
Salary.
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist:
Learn programming and manuals.
September 2014
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist:
Pros: Most days bring different challenges,
Cons: The fact I work for someone, and not in control.
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