A high school diploma or GED
U.S. citizenship
Two years of vocational training in machine trades or equivalent CNC shop experience
You can read a blueprint
Do the math a machinist needs - geometry, decimals, conversions
Mechanical and spatial aptitude
You'll be on your feet for the duration of your shift
Lifting and maneuvering parts up to 50 pounds
Working in various positions around your machine
Operating safely in an environment with moving machinery, oils, coolants, and metal shavings
Fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sharp visual acuity