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Career Aspiration - From inspector to programmer

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Hello. I have been working as a Fabrication Inspector for several years now. Of our five-person inspection team, I do 95% of the CMM programming, which I thoroughly enjoy. My inspection job has been rewarding, but I want to make a change.

My passion and skill set lie in programming, and I would like to transition into a career as a full time CMM programmer. This will not be possible with my current employer, so I have begun researching programmer jobs. Also, my company currently uses Zeiss Calypso software, but my investigation into programmer jobs has made it clear that I need to learn PC-DMIS.

My questions are:

1. Is there any way to obtain an offline seat for PC-DMIS for educational purposes (I cannot afford 10k for a standard offline seat)?

2. Does anyone have any advice on how I make this transition from inspector to CMM programmer?

Thanks for your time.

-Jeff
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  • As for question 1, as mentioned.... am afraid you're out of luck.
    You mention the 'passion' so if you find an employer who truly appreciates that, as Don mentioned.... they might be willing to give you the keys to your wish.... e.g.: A ticket to PC-Demon 101 training and if you're lucky.... an offline seat. I was lucky enough to get that, and ran with it. 7 days a week living, breathing and sleeping anything Demon related.
    Well, it started to sink in, and the light bulb eventually began to glow. Sunglasses
    It's the age old prob, however.... most companies want experience, but how does one get the experience unless granted the training period??
    As for question 2, I made the same transition. For me? was lucky to be in the right place at right time. One thing is for sure, when attempting to get one's 'foot in the door', it would help if you're open to relocation.
    The price of admission to CMM programmer-land would be discounted if you have a bit of wanderlust........... the ideal situation usually does not come to you.
    At any rate, good luck Jeff!

    this link might help you get started:
    ftp://wilcoxassoc.com/docs/v2018r1manual/
    it's no offline seat, but has plenty to offer for those who seek::::::::::::::::
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  • As for question 1, as mentioned.... am afraid you're out of luck.
    You mention the 'passion' so if you find an employer who truly appreciates that, as Don mentioned.... they might be willing to give you the keys to your wish.... e.g.: A ticket to PC-Demon 101 training and if you're lucky.... an offline seat. I was lucky enough to get that, and ran with it. 7 days a week living, breathing and sleeping anything Demon related.
    Well, it started to sink in, and the light bulb eventually began to glow. Sunglasses
    It's the age old prob, however.... most companies want experience, but how does one get the experience unless granted the training period??
    As for question 2, I made the same transition. For me? was lucky to be in the right place at right time. One thing is for sure, when attempting to get one's 'foot in the door', it would help if you're open to relocation.
    The price of admission to CMM programmer-land would be discounted if you have a bit of wanderlust........... the ideal situation usually does not come to you.
    At any rate, good luck Jeff!

    this link might help you get started:
    ftp://wilcoxassoc.com/docs/v2018r1manual/
    it's no offline seat, but has plenty to offer for those who seek::::::::::::::::
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