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Advancements in computer technology have created new career paths for those interested in the trades. These new positions are part technician, part computer scientist all innovation.
If you want to work with your hands and want to further your computer skill, then you may want to consider a career as a CNC machinist.
Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines are precision tools designed for shaping and cutting metals and a variety of other substrates. They are a combination of mechanics and technology that produces durable parts for modern machinery.
CNC machines are composed of a machine such as a lathe, mill or grinder combined with a computer system that is operated by a highly trained machinist.
The CNC machinist uses the computer to set parameters for the machine so it can translate digital designs into physical products.
CNC machines are heavily relied on by manufacturers who supply parts to the automotive, aerospace and transportation industry.
Precision parts are a major benefit to a vehicle’s performance, which means everyone from NASCAR technicians to commercial jet technicians rely on CNC machinists to produce the parts they need.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for Machinists and Tool and Die Makers in 2017 was $44,110.
NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), a division of UTI, helps students prepare for careers in the growing field of CNC machining. The Mooresville, North Carolina, campus offers an exclusive 36-week training program on industry-preferred tools.
For Darin Rand, NTI’s CNC machining program was a launching pad for reaching his goal of working in the racing industry.
On his first day in the CNC machining program, Rand’s dream of working for NASCAR became closer to becoming a reality after he shared his career goals with his instructor.
“I talked to him about what I wanted to do in racing and NASCAR. Roush Yates came to him and they were looking for a good starting student, and he told them about me and that’s how it got rolling,” Rand said.
Because of that fateful conversation with his instructor, Rand was referred to the performance engine manufacturer, Roush Yates, for an upcoming opportunity in their machine shop.
While he was completing his training at NTI, Rand received a full-time offer from Roush Yates.
The weekend after his graduation, Rand was in Roush Yates’ shop fulfilling his dream of building racing engines for NASCAR.
“My piece of advice would be to stick with it. It’s hard to understand if you don’t have any background, but once you get going you’ll fly through it pretty easy,” said Rand.
He encourages students to take advantage of NTI’s relationships and recommends the CNC Machining Technology program as somewhere having “all the tooling you need to be successful” that can help them develop the skills they need.
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