Machining.Blog® is a weekly blog focused on manufacturing career development. It features blog articles on the fundamentals of manufacturing for aspiring machinists. Our goal is to create an interest in manufacturing in the USA. Our writer Matthew Schowalter has worked in manufacturing for 24 years, and he covers the topics that matter to someone starting their career in manufacturing.
“The soft skills the machinist uses are the unseen tools in their box and can directly impact the success or failure of a dreamed after machining career.”
All in Professional Engineer
Many machinists prefer to stay on the shop floor, where their skill and craftsmanship transform raw material into precision parts. Remaining in a hands-on role does not limit career growth; you can continue to advance, increase your earnings, and gain respect without stepping away from the machines.
The workflow varies from shop to shop, but we will breakdown what it might take to process a CNC lathe part.
