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MfgCareers · Tatyana Wilson, Ed.S., SHRM-CP
Career Plan — there
Pathway: Machining & CNC
Prepared 7/20/2026
Background
Prior experience
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Strengths & interests
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Upskilling goals
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Career profile
Potential Growth Target
Machine operator
First job
Machine operator
Growth role
Machine operator with lead-worker responsibilities
Why this fits
there's upskilling goal — "your stated goals" — paired with the motivation "the participant's stated reason for this career change" points to Machine operator within the Machining & CNC pathway. The plan below selects upskilling steps that directly serve that goal and honor that motivation, building from immediate fit-confirmation through credentialing toward Machine operator with lead-worker responsibilities.
Certifications — Upskilling
- NIMS Machining Level I
- OSHA 10 General Industry
- MSSC Certified Production Technician
- Short-term CNC operator certificate (3–6 months)
- Registered machining apprenticeship (2–4 years, paid)
- AAS in Machining Technology (2 years)
Other Career Ideas
- Machine operator
- Setup operator trainee
- Deburr / inspection helper
- Operator
- Setup
- CNC Programmer
- Lead
- Shop Supervisor
Coaching conversation
What is motivating this career change right now?
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What strengths or transferable skills do you bring?
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Schedule, transportation, or other constraints to plan around?
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Income target or starting wage needed?
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Where do you want to be in 1 year? In 3 years?
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Individual learning plan — flowchart
3 monthsStep 1
Finish training & land a job
Finish training · Secure employment · Focus on learning the new job
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6 monthsStep 2
Review goals & build pertinent skills
Review goals tied to Machine operator · Begin building pertinent skills and certifications · Check progress with your career coach
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1 yearStep 3
Apply for the next role
Begin applying for next roles toward Machine operator with lead-worker responsibilities · Update resume with new credentials and on-the-job evidence · Interview, network, and step up
Snapshot of there's plan on 7/20/2026 · Revisit with your career coach as you progress.
