NEW ATMA Scholarship is
available now for employees of ATMA member companies!
CAREERS IN
PRECISION MACHINING Careers in advanced manufacturing are finally hitting the radar
screen! Major television networks are starting to showcase this
industry in some high profile news stories. Check out the latest one,
shown on CBS NEWS on March 11, 2008!
"The news about the job market has been pretty gloomy in recent
months. But there are still plenty of good-paying positions if you
know where to look. Cynthia Bowers reports." The video is
embedded on our site, so just click "play" or click the video
link below:
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HARD TIMES - GOOD JOBS!
If you're interested in a career in the precision
machining industry, you've made a wise decision! The Arizona Tooling &
Machining Association partners with several high schools, community
colleges and universities in the metro Phoenix area!
You can also check
out the video that was taped by the folks at Jobing.com on Feb. 15,
2008 at the Arizona BOTS IQ "Showdown in the Sun" robotic
contest!
Or, just click their logo:
Did you Know?
Entry level toolmakers can average $35,000/year during a four year
training program.
Experienced precision metalworkers' earnings range from $40,000 to
$70,000 annually.
Earn
NIMS
credentials! The National Tooling & Machining Association
was one of the founders of NIMS, the National Institute for
Metalworking Skills. NIMS was formed in 1995 by the metalworking trade
associations to develop and maintain globally competitive American
workforce. NIMS
certifies individual skills against standards and accredits programs
that meet its quality requirements. NIMS stakeholders represent over
6,000 American companies. To learn more about NIMS, please go
to their website,
www.nims-skills.
What does that mean for you?
A NIMS credential is recognition that a person's competencies have
been validated against a set of industry-written skill standards. Now
job applicants and/or students can prove to a prospective employer
that they have the skills listed on their application form.
Career Opportunities
CAD/CAM,
Engineering, Precision Machinist, Lathe & Mill Operators,
CNC Machinist, Grinders, Inspectors, Quality
Technician, and more!
The ATMA is proud to partner with
ASU Polytechnic,
GateWay Community College,
Mesa Community College, the
Maricopa Skill
Center, Mesa Public
Schools, Gilbert Public Schools
and EVIT. If you're considering a career in precision
machining, please consider the curriculum at these
educational institutions. We recommend that you also strive for NIMS
certifications, which are approved
by the
ATMA. Links to all these websites are listed above.
ATMA
members are proud to host shop tours for area schools.
Please contact the Executive Director at
602-242-8826 for
a list of shops in your area.
Career Opportunities
