Have a high school diploma, vocational school diploma, or GED
Have significant hands-on CNC machining experience
Have experience setting up and operating CNC lathes
Can read and interpret complex blueprints and layouts
Understand machining tolerances and specifications
Understand tooling, fixtures, offsets, and machining processes
Can use micrometers, dial calipers, dial indicators, optical comparators, and other precision inspection equipment
Can recognize when a machining process is moving out of specification
Can make appropriate tooling, offset, or machine adjustments
Are comfortable working with computer-controlled manufacturing equipment
Can troubleshoot problems rather than simply stopping when something goes wrong
Five to seven years of CNC machining experience
Requires proficiency with equipment including micrometers, dial calipers, dial indicators, and optical comparators