Current and future skills for CNC machinist

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Currently,

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CNC machinists are responsible for producing precision

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components using machining equipment and tools,

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as well as equipment set up,

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operation,

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repair and maintenance.

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Current skills also include

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work holding,

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machine kinematics.

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And geometric dimensioning and tolerancing,

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or GD&T.

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CAD and CAM software for designing fixtures and tools.

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Understanding of machine tools and other hardware they use,

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working knowledge of ERP.

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Analytical and industrial control software.

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In the future,

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CNC machinists will be responsible for

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managing and programming robots and cobots,

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analyzing real-time production output,

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shop floor inspection,

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and participating in quality assurance and quality control procedures.

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This future role is significantly enhanced by industry 4.0 technologies,

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skills CNC machinists need moving forward,

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robot and cobot interaction,

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programming and management,

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quality assurance or QA.

01:20

Quality control

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or QC.

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Familiarity with 5 access machines.

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Additive and hybrid manufacturing.

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Predictive preventative maintenance.

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And CAD and CAM software.

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This in particular will be the top hard skill for

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CNC machinists in the next 5 to 10 years,

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according to an industry professional survey.

Video transcript

00:03

Currently,

00:04

CNC machinists are responsible for producing precision

00:07

components using machining equipment and tools,

00:10

as well as equipment set up,

00:12

operation,

00:13

repair and maintenance.

00:16

Current skills also include

00:18

work holding,

00:20

machine kinematics.

00:21

And geometric dimensioning and tolerancing,

00:24

or GD&T.

00:27

CAD and CAM software for designing fixtures and tools.

00:31

Understanding of machine tools and other hardware they use,

00:35

working knowledge of ERP.

00:38

Analytical and industrial control software.

00:46

In the future,

00:47

CNC machinists will be responsible for

00:50

managing and programming robots and cobots,

00:54

analyzing real-time production output,

00:57

shop floor inspection,

00:59

and participating in quality assurance and quality control procedures.

01:03

This future role is significantly enhanced by industry 4.0 technologies,

01:09

skills CNC machinists need moving forward,

01:13

robot and cobot interaction,

01:15

programming and management,

01:17

quality assurance or QA.

01:20

Quality control

01:21

or QC.

01:24

Familiarity with 5 access machines.

01:27

Additive and hybrid manufacturing.

01:30

Predictive preventative maintenance.

01:33

And CAD and CAM software.

01:36

This in particular will be the top hard skill for

01:38

CNC machinists in the next 5 to 10 years,

01:41

according to an industry professional survey.

After completing this video, you’ll be able to:

  • Identify the current and future skills that CNC machinists need to develop.
  • Compare current and future skills to consider in the career requirements for CNC machinists.
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