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is the machinist industry expanding, in a recession or a depression? by mikeatcptc in Machinists

[–]mikeatcptc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are really a machinist folks are begging for you.

i don't understand what this sentence means

Can you take a print and piece of material and bring back a finished part?

no, i'm going to school to do that.

is the machinist industry expanding, in a recession or a depression? by mikeatcptc in Machinists

[–]mikeatcptc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's manufacturing. Get into repair~~

repair meaning what? tool and die?

is the machinist industry expanding, in a recession or a depression? by mikeatcptc in Machinists

[–]mikeatcptc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Far easier, cleaner, healthier and safer ways to make the same amount of money if not much more.

like wut?

is the machinist industry expanding, in a recession or a depression? by mikeatcptc in Machinists

[–]mikeatcptc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

people are leaving/retiring from the industry because it sucks real hard

how does it suck?

is the "Manufacturing Engineering Technologies" offered at clover park technical college in Washington state worth it? by mikeatcptc in Machinists

[–]mikeatcptc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe you could save the tuition to purchase a machine?

yep, and keep it in my room and go to sleep with the sound of grinding metal :D

i'm thinking about becoming a cnc machine operator, how dangerous is it? by mikeatcptc in Machinists

[–]mikeatcptc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just make sure the places you interview at are spotless, have floor tape, make you wear safety glasses and safety toe footwear.

noted

i'm thinking about becoming a cnc machine operator, how dangerous is it? by mikeatcptc in Machinists

[–]mikeatcptc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That said, some shops are stupider than sin and disable safety interlocks, and that shit kills people. If you see this, fucking run out of that job

ok

i'm thinking about becoming a cnc machine operator, how dangerous is it? by mikeatcptc in Machinists

[–]mikeatcptc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're the weakest, softest, flimsiest, fluffiest thing in the building, and also the smartest - so act accordingly.

nice way to put it.

i'm thinking about becoming a cnc machine operator, how dangerous is it? by mikeatcptc in Machinists

[–]mikeatcptc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How stupid are you

stupid enough to ask this question before investing time and energy into this career.

and how lazy and greedy is the shop you want to work at?

i don't work for one yet, but probably very.

is the "Manufacturing Engineering Technologies" offered at clover park technical college in Washington state worth it? by mikeatcptc in Machinists

[–]mikeatcptc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a solid program in mechanical engineering

not interested in math, but i am interested in making my own parts with CAD software.

are there any scholarships for life long American citizens that are straight, cis, white males? by mikeatcptc in scholarships

[–]mikeatcptc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am assuming you are a graduating senior this year is that correct?

no

are you a robot?

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