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Skills that open doors
CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) programming
Mastercam, Fusion or similar. Writing the program, not just running it.
Multi-axis machining
Five-axis mills and mill-turn centres are complex and few people run them well.
Tool and die or mould making
Related Red Seal trades.
Quality inspection
CMM (coordinate measuring machine) programming and GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) lead into quality roles.