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<blockquote data-quote="RoBo1988" data-source="post: 77114806" data-attributes="member: 437611"><p>Many skilled trades have changed over the years due to new technology. In my trade in my younger days you would start out as a bench helper/apprentice for a senior toolmaker. I haven't seen where that is the case today. Precision machining is now done on CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) Machines, as well as 3D printing, which is still coming along, so it's not as labor intensive as it was in the olden days. We have 3D modeling software to use, and 2D drafting software. Most manufacturers at one time had a Toolroom , or Model Shop- not the case anymore. They usually farm that work out. </p><p></p><p>The area I live in was a hot bed of automotive, as well as many other industries. The pull tab for drink cans was first developed here, and molds for 2 liter bottles. The first barcode reader was developed, and used in a grocery store about 30 miles north of me(it's in the Smithsonian today) NCR, National Cash Register, at one time employed 18,000 machinists, and toolmakers. When the cash register went computerized, many of those went off to start, and or work for local, smaller shops. </p><p></p><p>I was part of an apprenticeship program sponsored by a group of machine manufacturers, back in the late 70's It was not a instant "make big money" type deal-I started out at $.25 above minimum wage. But over time, if you have experience, you can take that anywhere.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RoBo1988, post: 77114806, member: 437611"] Many skilled trades have changed over the years due to new technology. In my trade in my younger days you would start out as a bench helper/apprentice for a senior toolmaker. I haven't seen where that is the case today. Precision machining is now done on CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) Machines, as well as 3D printing, which is still coming along, so it's not as labor intensive as it was in the olden days. We have 3D modeling software to use, and 2D drafting software. Most manufacturers at one time had a Toolroom , or Model Shop- not the case anymore. They usually farm that work out. The area I live in was a hot bed of automotive, as well as many other industries. The pull tab for drink cans was first developed here, and molds for 2 liter bottles. The first barcode reader was developed, and used in a grocery store about 30 miles north of me(it's in the Smithsonian today) NCR, National Cash Register, at one time employed 18,000 machinists, and toolmakers. When the cash register went computerized, many of those went off to start, and or work for local, smaller shops. I was part of an apprenticeship program sponsored by a group of machine manufacturers, back in the late 70's It was not a instant "make big money" type deal-I started out at $.25 above minimum wage. But over time, if you have experience, you can take that anywhere. [/QUOTE]
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