danielp3344
Plastic
- Joined
- Jul 1, 2020
- Location
- Bel Air, MD
Hi all,
I'm 17 years old, almost done with high school, and thinking about future career possibilities. I'm currently working as a small engine mechanic, so I work with metal on a daily basis. I'm decently handy with an angle grinder and MIG welder, basic stuff like that. A while ago I was working on a personal project and needed a custom part that would have required a lathe, I never finished the project, but I did develop a bit of a fascination with machining. Being a mechanic is fun, but at first glance being a machinist looks even better. Aside from general input, I do have a few questions.
Thanks for any input
I'm 17 years old, almost done with high school, and thinking about future career possibilities. I'm currently working as a small engine mechanic, so I work with metal on a daily basis. I'm decently handy with an angle grinder and MIG welder, basic stuff like that. A while ago I was working on a personal project and needed a custom part that would have required a lathe, I never finished the project, but I did develop a bit of a fascination with machining. Being a mechanic is fun, but at first glance being a machinist looks even better. Aside from general input, I do have a few questions.
- Can I expect to start working more or less immediately in at least some capacity? Or will I need a more than a few months of training.
- Will being under 18 be a serious barrier to entry?
- Are there a reasonable number of small companies to work for? My previous experience with working for larger entities has been fairly negative.
Thanks for any input