Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have superior computer programming skills.
- Must have excellent reading comprehension skills.
- Good math skills, especially algebra, trigonometry and physics.
- Good active listening skills.
- Must have good problem solving skills.
- Must have excellent time management skills.
- Must have good organizational and planning skills.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be mechanically inclined.
- Knowledge of metal shop work.
- Must be highly detail oriented.
- Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision.
- Must have the ability to write and read complex spreadsheets.
- Must have the ability to read blueprints.
- Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma.
- Associate’s degree in CNC programming, a computer-related field or a mechanical field.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer programming or computer-related field.
- Knowledge of electronics and machine tools.
- Experience with programming.
- Complete an apprenticeship.
- Continuing education to learn new techniques as they emerge.
- Certification through The National Institute Of Metalworking Skills.
- Certification from accredited technical school.
Work Environment
- Time is spent in a climate controlled office environment.
- Time is spent in front of a computer screen keyboarding and manipulating a mouse.
- Must be able to do shift work.
- Must be willing to visit manufacturing warehouses to observe equipment in action and wear safety goggles and hard hat.
- Must be willing to work in areas with high levels of noise such as plants or engineering departments.
Salary
- Salaries range from $35,000 to $55,000 per year.
- Hourly wages range from $15 to $30 an hour.