# CNC Machinist

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cnc-machinist/268713>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [March 23, 2014, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cnc-machinist/268713 "2014-03-23T14:26:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![turbominime4door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@turbominime4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbominime4door)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2014, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cnc-machinist/268713/1 "2014-03-23T14:26:40Z")

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Im thinking of going back to school for CNC/Machinist.Anyone on here a machinist or have any opinions on this subject? I live in Olean NY and Dresser-Rand is local to me and they pay good so I think it be a good choice but at same time dont want to shell out the cash if I cant secure a job

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**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2014, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cnc-machinist/268713/2 "2014-03-24T09:01:42Z")

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If you don’t do drugs and you actually show up to work EVERYDAY with some good solid skills, you should easily be able to get a good job. You may start off low but if you show your value you will be valued/rewarded.