1.9 Chapter Conclusion
D.M. Donner
Summary
A career in machining can be challenging and rewarding. There are paths for advancement within a machine shop as you gain knowledge and experience performing ever more challenging tasks. If you find you do not like the area or workload of your current shop, your skills are still marketable across differing shop types.
I hope this chapter and this book will aid you in deciding whether a career in machining is for you. Machining and the manufacturing industry is a growing area of the job market with exciting opportunities for those who are looking for a demanding career.
Review Questions
The intent of these review questions is to help you determine whether becoming a machinist is a good fit for you. There are plenty of trades available and narrowing down the possibilities can help ensure you find the best fit for your abilities and interests.
- What industries do machinists operate in?
- Of the industries that machinists support, which draws your interest, and why?
- What is a contributing factor to the current lack of qualified machinists available to support the industry?
- What aspects of machining do not interest you?
- Which aspects of the machining industry interest you?
- How does the subject of math affect your decision to become a machinist?
- Where would you like to work? Can you find any machine shops in that area?