Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Technician

Two-Year Technical Diploma
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This two-year technical diploma program is designed to provide students with a broad technical background in both job-shop and production machining. The CNC Technician program was developed using the National Institute for Metalworking Standards (NIMS) and National Tooling & Machining Association standards. The courses are delivered in such a way to allow the students to experience a “hands-on” approach to learning. Furthermore, each student will spend his or her time learning in a practical setting.

Using the CNC/CAM software and equipment, including a four axis machining center, you will learn to select the proper tools and fixtures required to machine parts. A graduate of the program should be proficient in metal machining operations and planning procedures, demonstrating practical machining techniques in accordance with engineering drawing specifications.

Topics of study include Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming; Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) software; precision measuring devices including a CMM; precision CNC mills, CNC training and machining centers; blueprint reading; and applied shop mathematics. To complete the program, an internship is required.

Program Outcomes

  • Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop

    Interpret industrial/engineering drawings            

    Apply precision measuring methods to part inspection    

    Perform basic machine tool equipment set-up and operation      

    Perform programming, set-up and operation of CNC Machine Tools         

    Perform advanced CNC machining operations

Graduates Have Found Employment As

  • CNC Technician
  • CNC Programmer
  • CNC Machinist
  • CNC Operator
  • Machine Tool Operator
  • Apprentice Machinist
  • Machine Set-up Person
  • Tool Room Machinist
  • Maintenance Machinist
Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
421-310 Print Reading for Manufacturing 1
422-310 Metrology Fundamentals 1
420-312 Lathe Fundamentals 1 1
420-310 Milling Fundamentals 1 1
444-332 Layout & Benchwork 1
420-314 Semi-Precision Operations 1
444-336 CNC Lathe Fundamentals 1
444-335 CNC Mill Fundamentals 1
444-340 CNC Turning Operations 1 1
444-344 CNC Milling Operations 1 1
420-315 Turning Setup 1 1
420-317 Milling Setup 1 1
804-315 Trade Math 1
 Credits13
Semester 2
444-331 Blueprint Reading 2 1
422-311 Metrology Inspection 1
420-313 Lathe Fundamentals 2 1
420-311 Milling Fundamentals 2 1
444-341 CNC Turning Operations 2 1
444-345 CNC Milling Operations 2 1
444-334 CNC G-Code Programming for Lathes 1
444-333 CNC G-Code Programming for Mills 1
420-316 Turning Setup 2 1
420-318 Milling Setup 2 1
420-321 Fixtures and Tooling - Lathes 1
420-320 Fixtures and Tooling - Mills 1
420-325 Machining Calculations 1
804-308 Shop Mathematics II 2
 Credits15
Semester 3
444-338 Manufacturing Support Systems 1
422-312 Metrology Gauging/SPC 1
606-310 GD&T Interpretations 1
444-342 CNC Turning Programming 1 1
444-346 CNC Milling Programming 1 1
606-311 Basic CAD - Solidworks and AutoCAD 1
444-354 Basic CAM - MasterCAM 1
444-343 CNC Turning Programming 2 1
444-347 CNC Milling Programming 2 1
444-337 Introduction to Gears & Gear Cutting 1
422-322 Metallurgy for Machinists 2
 Credits12
Semester 4
444-348 CNC Milling Programming 3 1
444-349 CNC Milling Programming 4 1
444-352 CNC Turning Problem Solving 1 1
444-350 CNC Milling Problem Solving 1 1
444-353 CNC Turning Problem Solving 2 1
444-351 CNC Milling Problem Solving 2 1
444-339 CMM Concepts 1
606-312 Intermediate CAD - Solidworks and AutoCAD 1
444-355 Intermediate CAM - MasterCAM 1
420-319 Surface Grinding Operations 1
444-357 CNC Capstone 1
444-356 CNC Internship 1
801-311 Communication 2
 Credits14
 Total Credits54

General Education Courses Within Program

801-311Communication2
804-315Trade Math 1
804-308Shop Mathematics II2