Career switch, measured
From CNC Operator to Machinist
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 97% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Machining, Manufacturing, Blueprint reading, GD&T; the main skills to add are Process improvement, CAD, Leadership, Welding.
97%
skill overlap
125
open Machinist postings read
Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillCNC OperatorMachinist
- Machining99%90%
- Manufacturing55%62%
- Blueprint reading43%67%
- GD&T20%25%
- Equipment maintenance18%18%
- Troubleshooting23%34%
- Quality control14%14%
- Workplace safety15%28%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Machinist postings, rarely in CNC Operator ones.
SkillCNC OperatorMachinist
- Process improvement10%27%
- CAD8%18%
- Leadership5%12%
- Welding6%12%
- Training and coaching–10%
- Communication5%10%
- Lean–8%
Plan your move to Machinist
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