Any CNC machinists in here?

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I'm 17 and been looking into being a CNC machinist for a while now, I'm planning on going to a JC and getting my associates in manufacturing. But I have been reading on monster and a lot of other employment websites and papers and they are all saying they want to higher people with experience, at least 5 years.

So my question is how hard is it to get a job in machining even if you have all the right credentials and what not? Doesnt seem like too many companies are hiring new machinists. I'm also interested in diesel automotives, which one is the better career and in higher demand at this point?