CNC Machine Set-Up Specialist Certificate

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CNC Machine Set-Up Specialist Certificate

Unlock Your Potential as a CNC Machine Set-Up Specialist

Dive into CNC programming, machine operations, and blueprint reading. You hone advanced skills in CNC operations, programming theory, and precision machining techniques like geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

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CNC Machine Set-up Specialist Certificate at a Glance

Award

Certificate

Length of Study

9 months

Course Format

Face-to-Face

Classes Meet

Daytime

Program Start

Fall

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Your CNC Machining Career

Graduates find employment working in a variety of positions including:

CNC machine operator
CNC lathe operator
CNC mill operator

80%

Of Advanced Manufacturing Uses CNC

95%

Of Medical Device Parts Made by CNC

80%

Of Auto Parts Made by CNC

80%

Of Musical Instruments Made by CNC

Program Overview

CNC Fundamentals
CNC Programming
Machine Operations
Advanced Machine Theory
Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing

CNC Lab: Train on the latest industry equipment as you build and sharpen your skills on a wide range of CNC and production manufacturing machines.

You’ll start on manual machines to learn the fundamentals of machining. This hands-on experience helps you understand how the equipment feels and sounds, which is essential for catching problems early and developing strong troubleshooting skills. With this foundation, you’ll be better prepared and more confident as you advance to automated CNC machines.