Precision Machinists

To observe precision machinists at work, ask a school counselor or teacher to arrange a field trip to a machine shop. You could talk to a machinist personally to learn the pros and cons of their job. Another excellent opportunity to explore this occupation could be through a part-time or summer job in a machine shop.

Consider joining SkillsUSA, a national membership organization for middle school, high school, and college students who are interested in pursuing careers in technical, trade, and skilled service occupations. It offers the following competitions that will be of interest to aspiring machinists: Automated Manufacturing Technology and Related Technical Math. The Technology Student Association (https://tsaweb.org/competitions) offers 40 competitions for high school students, including those in Manufacturing Prototype and Technology Problem Solving. Additionally, Skills Compétences Canada (https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com) offers Precision Machining, CNC Machining, and Sheet Metal Work competitions for teens.