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To: DManA
How long does it take to train someone to operate one of those?

There's much more to running a CNC then this stupid article implies. You have to be able to read and understand engineering blueprints too....All of the above is usually contained in an approved Tool and Die apprenticeship. To qualify for a UAW Journeymans card, you have to have served in a qualified journeyman's program which is a minimum of 4 years work experience and schooling. I say 4 years but it's actually hours based - 8000 hours (or provide letters of employment substantiating 8 years working in the trade). With overtime, many guys can get their card in around 3 years as long as they've also taken all the applicable classes.

53 posted on 03/18/2012 10:45:07 AM PDT by Hot Tabasco (The only solution to this primary is a shoot out! Last person standing picks the candidate)
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To: Hot Tabasco

How much of that is necessary and how much is it keeping competition thin? (Not being argumentative, I’m sure you know much more about this than I do).


57 posted on 03/18/2012 11:24:29 AM PDT by DManA
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To: Hot Tabasco

How much of that is necessary and how much is it keeping competition thin? (Not being argumentative, I’m sure you know much more about this than I do).


58 posted on 03/18/2012 11:24:37 AM PDT by DManA
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To: Hot Tabasco

“To qualify for a UAW Journeymans card,”

Who the hell said anything about working for a damned union?


64 posted on 03/18/2012 12:05:42 PM PDT by Nik Naym (It's not my fault... I have compulsive smartass disorder.)
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