Explore Your Future as a CNC Operator!
This CNC program offers a certificate of completion for aspiring Machinist CNC Operators, teaching essential skills like basic blueprint reading, tool identification, and CNC mill and lathe operations. The program is divided into two parts: CNC 1 and CNC 2. CNC 1 graduates will have the foundational skills for entry level CNC operator positions. CNC 2 graduates will have the advanced skills needed for entry level CNC machinist positions.
CNC Operator 1:
CNC 1: Operator responsible for the hands-on operation of computerized machinery within a manufacturing environment. Their core duties include loading pre-written programs, setting up standard tooling and fixtures, and performing routine quality inspections to ensure parts meet specifications. Additionally, operators are tasked with maintaining safety procedures, managing materials, and performing basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting throughout the production run. Students will collaborate on manufacturing projects throughout the course, with a final presentation and assembly of a working product.
Machinist CNC Operator Level 2:
CNC 2: Machinist builds upon CNC 1 foundational skills with the introduction of advanced
setup techniques and manual programming for both mills and lathes. Unlike an operator
who primarily runs existing code, a machinist is trained to manually create CNC programs
and refine the operating sequence to meet high-precision industry standards. This
role requires a deeper technical expertise to manage the separation of programming
and setup stages, ensuring that complex, multi-operation projects are executed accurately
from the initial blueprint.
Prerequisites: CNC Operator 1, must be taken prior to this course (or instructor permission based
on demonstrated previous work experience)
