Is working as a CNC Machinist Dangerous?

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Laura Herrera in Houston, Texas 27 months ago	Is working as a CNC Machinist dangerous? To me dangerous is defined as, losing your eyesight, high chances of getting an arm/leg caught in a machine. Thanks, - Was this comment helpful? Yes (12) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
frank in Nashville, Tennessee 26 months ago	not at all - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
laura in Houston, Texas 26 months ago	What do you do as a CNC machinist? Do you cut big pieces of metal using a computer? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
Bronco in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 26 months ago	CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machinists use machine tools to turn/mill/drill/grind/etc metal to job specifications to make parts. This video can give you a good grasp. youtube.com/watch?v=7Et4qgr_i9Y - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
Fletcher in Thousand Oaks, California 24 months ago	It's not dangerous unless you don't follow proper safety standards. But its really very safe. I feel safer in the shop than I do in my car on the way to work (where I am MUCH more likely to get hurt!). - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No Reply - Report abuse
Steve in Asheville, North Carolina 20 months ago	Laura Herrera in Houston, Texas said: Is working as a CNC Machinist dangerous? To me dangerous is defined as, losing your eyesight, high chances of getting an arm/leg caught in a machine. Thanks, A common rule in any type of machining is common since. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
LH in Katy, Texas 20 months ago	I am looking for a job as a manual machinist. I just finished a basic machining course at a local community college. I have been looking for work as a manual machinist on the internet but so far all of the jobs that I see for a manual machinist require 3-5 years of experience. Do you know of a place where they accept manual machining apprentices/beginners.? thanks, - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
Paul in Shepperton, United Kingdom 16 months ago	LH in Katy, Texas said: I am looking for a job as a manual machinist. I just finished a basic machining course at a local community college. I have been looking for work as a manual machinist on the internet but so far all of the jobs that I see for a manual machinist require 3-5 years of experience. Do you know of a place where they accept manual machining apprentices/beginners.? thanks, Yeah look around at machine shops and just ask, LOADS of machine shops out there would give you a go because of a lack of workeers - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tony Johnson in Upper Marlboro, Maryland 16 months ago	Laura Herrera in Houston, Texas said: Is working as a CNC Machinist dangerous? To me dangerous is defined as, losing your eyesight, high chances of getting an arm/leg caught in a machine. Thanks, Their should be no reason for a CNC Machinist to get themselves hurt operating machinery if they are working cautiously. They are guards that are set up to keep parts in the machine and you out of the machine. I have worked on all types of machinery for the last 27 years and hav not encountered any problems. I did see someone throw their jaws off the lathe chuck and they wizzed bye his head because he did not close the machine doors before operating the machine. Newer machines have these safety features built in already. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
turner in Halifax, United Kingdom 15 months ago	Laura Herrera in Houston, Texas said: Is working as a CNC Machinist dangerous? To me dangerous is defined as, losing your eyesight, high chances of getting an arm/leg caught in a machine. Thanks, cuts are frequent but mainly from the material. basically safe depending on the machine. not all have guards or trip switches to stop the machine. in my experience there are some people who make it dangerous by cutting corners or just not being competent. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
NODOOR in Des Moines, Iowa 15 months ago	WORKED A ICON OF MACHINING. HE DID IT 40 PLUS YEARS , LEANED OVER AND A 3/8 END MILL WRAPPED HAIR N SCALPED/KILLED HIM .THEY PULL YOU IN - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
humberto sandoval in Houston, Texas 10 months ago	Laura Herrera in Houston, Texas said: Is working as a CNC Machinist dangerous? To me dangerous is defined as, losing your eyesight, high chances of getting an arm/leg caught in a machine. Thanks, is not dangerous.... like any other job you must be cautious, please tell me at what school did you went to get a certification of CNC..? i'm very interested. my e-mail is humberto_sandoval@hotmail.com i'm in houston,tx - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
STEVE in Kansas City, Missouri 10 months ago	WE ARE A DIEING BRRED , SHOPS ARE CLOSING FAST, MAKE QUALITY PARTS! NOW MILITARY PARTS BOUGHT OVERSEAS ...THANKS OBAMA ANYTHING IS DANGEROUS , THEY PULL YOU IN , NOT HIT YOU WITH FLYING PARTS. 29 YEARS AND TEN FINGERS....THANKS - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
John in Trumbauersville, Pennsylvania 9 months ago	WE ARE A DIEING BRRED , SHOPS ARE CLOSING FAST, MAKE QUALITY PARTS! NOW MILITARY PARTS BOUGHT OVERSEAS ...THANKS OBAMA ANYTHING IS DANGEROUS , THEY PULL YOU IN , NOT HIT YOU WITH FLYING PARTS. 29 YEARS AND TEN FINGERS....THANKS yeah, blame Obama for the errors of the past administration. going back to the cnc subject i work as a programmer/operator for 2 cnc machines that grind glass and stone and is not dangerous if you are careful. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
thinking bout it seriously?? in Bemidji, Minnesota 9 months ago	yea i hear what everyone is saying, im wondering if it would be an great advantage since that i am young to get involved in this type of business, whats the paying rate? please anwser this Question? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Delta Blues in Leavenworth, Kansas 8 months ago	Machining is alot of fun. CNC machines make it a breeze (if you are properly trained) over manual machines. Been machining for several years and no serious injuries. Take caution over flying hot chips and sharp burrs on material but otherwise it is relatively safe. ....ask yourself, does this seem safe? If not, them make it safe (guards & fixturing). - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tom Kelly in Cary, North Carolina 8 months ago	I dont think so it is dangerous because they use different m/c tools to perform different operations and all them by giving a commands. Thanks Tom Kelly - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Tom Kelly in Cary, North Carolina 8 months ago	I dont think so it is dangerous because they use different m/c tools to perform different operations and all them by giving a commands. Tom Kelly www.indovance.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Paul Ludwig in Montreal, Quebec 5 months ago	I believe that with cnc machines becoming more and more technically "intelligent", there will be less of a need for operators and programmers....especially in high production companies...people will have to get retrained a lot sooner than you think.. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Jessy in Wichita, Kansas 2 months ago	Do women work as CNC operators / programmers? I do understand, it all depends on the woman, but in general... IS the work phisically difficult? any liftings needed? what could you say about conditions? is it very noisy there? Thanks:- - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
jolpac in Anaheim, California 2 months ago	LH in Katy, Texas said: I am looking for a job as a manual machinist. I just finished a basic machining course at a local community college. I have been looking for work as a manual machinist on the internet but so far all of the jobs that I see for a manual machinist require 3-5 years of experience. Do you know of a place where they accept manual machining apprentices/beginners.? thanks, Yes, in India... - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

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