Provider name:

Midlands Technical College

Program name:

Computer Numerical Control (cnc) Operator- CE

Program description:

Are you technically inclined and interested in working with your hands? Do you want to further your career or start a new one in the manufacturing industry? The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training program may be right for you. In this on-campus program, you’ll gain all the skills you need to work as a CNC operator at one of the many facilities that rely on CNC Mill and Lathe work for production. Earn your certificate in as little as eight months, then get right to work. What does a CNC operator do? When manufacturing is automated, machine shop tools such as lathes and mills need to be programmed to create parts to the right specifications. That’s where CNC operators and programmers come in. Anything from a part for a kitchen appliance to the engine block for your car was created by a machinist or a CNC operator. CNC machines are used to manufacture components for multiple industries, including: Medical Aerospace Automotive Defense Oil and gas Electronics As a certified CNC operator, you can work for fabrication companies or in a manufacturing plant. Among other potential job duties, CNC operators need to be able to: Read blueprints and enter instructions to program machinery Observe and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality Maintain equipment Follow safety regulations About the Program What will my courses be like? In MTC’s CNC training program, you’ll learn the basics of CNC programming and gain hands-on experience with CNC machines under the supervision of our experienced faculty. CNC courses cover all the skills you will need to start work in a manufacturing facility. Topics include: Blueprint reading and precision measuring tools Basic working knowledge of vertical mills and machining lathes Functionality of CNC machine components CNC programming What happens after I complete the program? Once you successfully complete your coursework, you’ll be qualified for entry-level work as a CNC operator or programmer. CNC operators are enjoying a strong job market with full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Since high-volume manufacturers typically run their machining centers 24/7, varied working hours are available. Salaries range from $15-$22 per hour. You can also choose to further your education with an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechatronics. Why choose MTC? At MTC, CNC machining students get hands-on, real-world experience that prepares them to enter the workforce. Like the rest of our QuickJobs programs, the CNC certificate was developed to provide intensive and complete job training for a career that will be in high demand over the next decade. Flexible class schedules enable CNC students to fit coursework around jobs and other obligations. Simply put, the CNC Training Certificate will give you the tools you need to jumpstart your career at an affordable cost. In addition, tuition assistance, including scholarships and loans, may be available for this program.

Program URL:

https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/advanced-manufacturing-and-skilled-trades/computer-numerical-control-cnc

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

2011

Student teacher ratio:

1:12

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

None

Total Cost:

$4544.00