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Apr172014
Vocational Education Viable Alternative for State's Workforce
No CommentsIt’s a short term educational commitment, as well as a cost effective. At the recent Mackinac Policy Conference, Gov. Rick Snyder indicated that Michigan needed to do a better job focusing on its greatest resource, its people. The state needed to prepare its people for the right jobs and work with the private sector to determine future employment needs. That will mean giving the proper education to young people who are heading toward the workplace. The popular perception is that will require the young people of Michigan to attain either a 2-year or 4-year college degree. Unfortunately, that perception is far from fact, both from an educational readiness perspective, as well as from a future jobs availability perspective. Here are some sobering facts to consider regarding education nationally and in Michigan: The national high school graduation rate for all public school students remained flat over the last decade, hovering in the 75 percent range. Nationally, the percentage of all students who left high school with the skills and qualifications necessary to attend college is around 40 percent. Of the 40 percent who have the skills to attend college, only 62 percent of those students enroll for their freshman year In Michigan, the Department of Education says in the Detroit public schools — which have books — only 7 percent of the eight graders are grade-level proficient in reading and only 4 percent are grade-level proficient in math. The census bureau estimates there are 563,055 people age 16 or older in Detroit, who could potentially work and be part of the labor force, but only 54.3 percent of these — or 305,479 individuals — actually participate in the labor force, meaning they either have a job or are looking for one. Another 257,576 of Detroit residents age 16 or older — 45.7 percent of that demographic — do not participate in the labor force. They do not have a job, and they are not looking for one. While it’s great to believe that every student currently in high school will be an excellent candidate for our local colleges and universities,... Read More
Nov82013
Top 10 Websites To Find Mastercam Jobs
No CommentsYou’ve completed your Mastercam training or you are a highly skilled pro with years of experience looking for a change, and you’re ready to set out and find a new job in your industry. We wanted to make it easy for you to go right to the Mastercam jobs and Mastercam programmer jobs listings on the top websites online. Even though the links are to the main site, when you click them you will go right to the Mastercam job listings: Indeed.com – Indeed is one of the top job posting websites online, with over 100 million unique visitors each month. The site is available in 50 countries and 26 different languages. You can search by job title, keywords, or company name, as well as by city, state, or zip code. You can also refine your search and sort your results by date and relevance. You can further narrow your results by selecting your preferred commute distance, salary, job type, and more. Cybercoders.com – Cybercoders was founded in 1999 and offers a team of over 200 talented recruiters who match capable people with the great companies that need them. You can search by job title or keywords, as well as by city, state, or zip code. You can sort your results by salary, relevance, or posting date, and you can also specify whether you prefer full time or contract positions. SimplyHired.com – SimplyHired helps over 30 million people and thousands of businesses in 24 countries all around the world every month. It also offers results in 12 different languages. You can search by job title, skills, or company name, as well as by city, state, or zip code. You can refine your search in several ways, including date posted, title and relevance. You can further refine your results by specifying your education level, years of work experience, and more. DiversifiedIndustrialStaffing.com – Established in 1997, Diversified Industrial Staffing specializes in matching skilled individuals in the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries with the companies that need them most. The site offers extensive listings for skilled trades workers for a wide variety... Read More
Nov82013
CNC Jobs Are In Demand In Michigan
No CommentsAccording to reports for 2013, CNC Machinists and operators are on the list of top ten jobs that are in demand for skilled trades workers in Michigan. This is reflective of a nationwide trend that reveals that manufacturers in the States desperately need many different types of skilled trades workers, including machinists. A great many high schools have discontinued their shop classes — even as extracurricular options for their students — resulting in a dwindling stream of new trades workers in recent years. There was a drastic drop in manufacturing in 2008 as a result of the poor economy, but demand for skilled trades workers like CNC machining with experience in manufacturing is on the rise. After all, a thriving manufacturing industry is the engine that helps keep a healthy economy going, regardless of the country. For those unfamiliar with advanced manufacturing techniques, CNC is the method of taking raw materials like steel, aluminum and brass and crafting them into a product like a screw, bolt or stud. The machine itself is controlled by a computer that has been programmed to craft items to match the exact specifications of each individual project and client. Most advanced manufacturing businesses utilize some kind of CNC machine system due to their versatility. However advanced and useful these machines might be, they’re useless without someone who knows how to make the machine work. As with most professions, the more you know, the further you can progress in your field. For CNC operators and programmers, that translates into being life-long students. If an entry-level CNC operator is willing to devote the time and continue their education through on-the-job training, apprenticeship, or taking additional classes, they can make a decent living and never have trouble finding a CNC job. Technology is constantly evolving and improving, so CNC operators should be willing to learn as much about the new technology as they can. Shops and businesses are always looking for experienced CNC operators and CNC jobs are often waiting for them when their training is complete. Every shop is different, and it’s important to find the... Read More
Nov82013
The Future Looks Bright for Machinists
No CommentsMachinists use machining tools that are manually controlled or use computer numerical controls (CNC). These tools can include lathes, grinders, and milling machines to produce high-precision metal parts. The parts can range from basic bolts made from steel or brass and titanium screws for orthopedic implants to hydraulics, automobile pistons, and even anti-lock brakes. Job opportunities for machinist graduates are vast. It’s an area of the industry that’s in high demand and businesses are always searching for trades workers who are trained to use the technology but have roots in the basics of manual work and make safety a priority. Machinists jobs include working from sketches, blueprints, or computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files. They set up and tear down CNC machine tools; they also oversee installation and alignment as well as secure and adjust all cutting tools and work pieces. Their work also involves monitoring the feed and speed of the machines. As machinists, they’re responsible for milling, drilling, shaping, and grinding machine parts to exact specifications. The machinist job also entails examining and testing finished pieces for defects and make certain that all products meet that particular job’s specifications. Because machining technology is in a constant state of flux, machinists must learn how to operate a wide array of machines and, as engineers create new machining tools, must familiarize themselves with new machining techniques and procedures. There are many paths to becoming a skilled machinist, but as the trade itself evolves, so does the training needed. Courses result in several different levels of qualification, from a certification all the way up to an associate of applied sciences degree. The training can take anywhere from two semesters to two years to complete, depending on the time commitment and level of education the student desires. Once the formal training program is complete, a machinist still needs years of experience to be considered highly skilled at this particular trade. Machinist jobs are experiencing a growth in demand, due to a lack of experienced trades workers. This particular field is expected to experience a growth of 7% from 2010... Read More
Nov82013
The States That Pay CNC Machinists The Most
30 CommentsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the median salary for machinists and tool and die makers – a category which includes Computer Numerical Control Machinists (CNC) – at about $19.19 an hour, or $39,910 a year. Some states, like the ones listed below, pay even more. Sometimes they can pay as much as $47,000 a year, depending on demand. This is a position that will experience an estimated 7% growth between 2010 and 2020, adding upwards of 29,900 machinists to the workforce in that time. In this list, you’ll find the states that offer the highest salaries for CNC Machinist jobs. We gathered the salary information from real-world CNC Machinist job listings, along with the pay being offered for those particular jobs. We’ve referred to several sources to collect this information, including many of the more common job listing sites, including SimplyHired, PayScale, Glassdoor.com, and Indeed. We’ve based these results on salary information that’s been extracted from millions of job listings from a multitude of sources over the last year. More often than not, job descriptions will not include salary information, but there are enough listings to calculate the median salary results for any number of industries and keywords. The number one state for CNC Machinists based on pay: Sharing the number one spot are Mississippi and New York, where the average salary for a CNC Machinist is $22.60 an hour, which means a salary of $47,000 a year. The average salary for machinists in these two states is 16% higher than the average salary for CNC Machinists nationwide. #2 Massachusetts and Washington DC share second place, offering CNC Machinists a salary of $22.12 an hour, or $46,000 a year. The average salary for CNC Machine Operator jobs in these two states is 14% higher than the average salary for CNC Machinists nationwide. #3 In third position, we have three states: California, Georgia, and Connecticut. All three of these states offer CNC Machinists an average salary of $21.15 an hour, or $44,000 a year. The average salary for CNC Machinists in these states is 10% higher than the average... Read More
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