Machinist Career Guide and Counseling

Question: How does a machinist become a journeyman machinist in MI if one did not have a particular apprenticeship? I have been a machinist for over 15 years now, but didn't get in through a high school program or serve any specific apprenticeship. How would I become a journeyman machinist in the state of Michigan? Is it possible?

Answer: it's possible. teach yourself, get a few books and go on th internet and with practice plus determination you might reach your goal.

Question: Is it possable to find a machinist job in Brazil that pays decent money? i am planning to go to brazil this comming summer,and woul'd like to stay for several months.i would like to find a job as a cnc mill machinist.in either sao palo or reo.or surrounding cities.

Answer: Noway. I live in São Paulo and it is hard to find a job here. The salary is usually not good.

Question: What are all of the possible billets for a nuclear trained machinist mate? What are all of the possible billets for a nuclear trained machinist mate, other than aircraft carrier or submarine?

Answer: Well you just knocked em out. Your first billet would be an aircraft carrier 99 times out of a hundred. If you go to Sub school you go on a Sub 100 times out of a hundred. They are needed in the fleet more than anywhere else.

Question: My brother is currently a machinist and he wants to become an engineer, but not sure what area, can you help? My brother is currently a machinist and he would like to go on to more school now to become an engineer. He knows that there is a type of engineer that is very closely related to what he already does as a machinist, but he doesn't know the specific name of that type of engineering and he knows that he'll need to specify what type of engineering he wants to go into, so can you help me out so that I can help him out? Thanks!

Answer: mechanical engineer production engineer

Question: Is it unheard of for a student machinist to travel abroad? I have an interest in travelling and I was curious if it was unheard of for a student machinist to do their mandatory work placement in a different country. Any feedback would be great. Thanks.

Answer: It may be possible if you are from a member EU country. jobs in manufactering are sort of hard to come by right now but you never know. My husband has been a machinist for over 40 years and has seen both up's and down's in that industry.(He went for 4 years to trade school in Hungary starting at age 14.) It is a hard and difficult job that takes years to learn to master.I am glad to hear of a young person willing to learn such a difficult skill. Sort of gives me hope for the future.My husband has owned machine shops 3 times in his lfe but they never took off, it is different to be good at your craft and another thing to be a good salesman for yourself.

Question: what is the best way a machinist can true up the od with the id? im a machinist and want to know what is the best way to make the od concentric with the id?

Answer: My husband is a aerospace machinist and he says your question really doesn't make much sense True up the od with the id of what? Indicate of what?

Question: How did christian bale appear so skinny in "The Machinist" ? He's literally anorexic in "The machinist." It's eerie, like looking at "The scream," only with hair.

Answer: I read he went on a diet of espresso and apples. He is terrifyingly thin in that movie.

Question: what kind of machinist do i want to learn to be? i want to go to a school to learn to be a machinist, I want to learn the shop tools and how to use them all. I found engine machinist training but I think that would only teach me about engine parts. any help from experienced machinists or knowledgeable people is welcome!....I will pick a best answer.

Answer: There are all kinds of machinist. You could be a CNC operator. A steelsmith, you learn to use all the tools in a metal fabrication shop. These include, lathe, saw, press, brake, shear, welding, gigs and fixtures. With learning to run the lathe, you can also turn brake rotors for auto mechanics. Most machines now days are run by CNC programs and you just have to watch the machine operate and change codes when you change part runs. If you learn to write the programs for the CNC machine and know how to run, then you would be better off. Just my thoughts. Try to find a Technical School or take a shop class at the high school level.

Question: How would one sell renishaw machinist products ? I have about $20,000 worth of Renishaw innovation products but I am not sure who can be a broker for me. Any ideas , brokers or specialist you can give me would be much appreciated .

Answer: what is renishaw products.

Question: How long does it take to become a machinist? How much training is involved in such a profession? How long would it take? How much would it cost?

Answer: To be a "fully qualified" NC/CNC Machinist normally 2 years. Contact a state technical college in your area to determine tuition.