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Machinist Reviews
What is it like working as a Machinist?
October 2015
Great.
Machinist:
Pros: Being able to learn the machine.
Cons: The pay.
September 2015
The Good The Bad, and The Pay of a Machinist.
Machinist:
Pros: The one thing that I like most about my job is doing what I do and be able to do it.
Cons: The least thing that I like about my job is the lack of understanding from our supervisors.
September 2015
Repetitive and physically tiring.
Machinist:
Pros: I have a set schedule and know that I will have 40 hours a week paid.
Cons: I'm not paid enough for the work I put out compared to others.
July 2015
Learn the basics.
Machinist:
Learn speeds and feeds on manual lathes and milling machines.
July 2015
Manufacturing is a tough business.
Machinist:
Either lead, follow or get out of the way.
June 2015
End mill operator.
Machinist:
Pros: Job security.
Able to move around.
Cons: Repitition.
June 2015
Machinist:
Money is key, negotiate finances asap.
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