Cutting machine operator
If you are looking for a technical and skilled trade, you should definitely take a look at the apprenticeship to become a cutting machine operator. Here you will find an apprenticeship with good career prospects in mechanical engineering. Anyone who has achieved good results in the workshop and likes to work very precisely is in demand here. Precision is the top priority for cutting machine operators when they manufacture components that are installed in machines, vehicles and aircraft or supplied as screws and brackets for sale in DIY stores.
The activity and typical industries
Machining mechanics manufacture precision components, usually from metal, using cutting processes such as turning, milling, drilling or grinding. They usually work with CNC machine tools. They set these up and monitor the production process. The profession can be found in the following sectors:
- Mechanical engineering
- Steel or light metal construction
- Vehicle construction
- Foundries
