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| Machine Career ProgressionCNC Operator Entry-level no set-up skills, hired out of high school machine shop programs or basic community programs. CNC Machine Operator Intermediate set-up skills (basic to moderately complex set-up skills). CNC Machinist Moderately complex to complex set-up skills. Ten plus years hands-on experience. Tool and Die Machinist Moderately complex to complex set-up skills. Ten plus years hands-on experience. Mechanical Designer Uses modeling software, such as Solid Works to develop blue print drawings from engineering design concepts. CNC Programmer Programs CNC machines. Utilizes programming software such as MasterCam, Gibbs and Espirit, to name a few. Mechanical Engineer Develops design concepts, ensures their manufacturability and may develop their own blue print drawings and job packages. Machine Shop Supervisor Typically has 15 plus years hands-on experience. Machine Shop Manager Has overall responsibility for the Machine Shop in addition to pricing and quoting jobs to customers. |