Machine Tool Operation - CNC Technician
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Keywords
Machining , CNC , Machine Tool , Lathe , Milling , Grinding
Project
Authors
Date Submitted
2013
Material Type
Hybrid/Blended Course
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Industry Partner
Lindquist Machine Corporation
NEW Manufacturing Alliance
Velocity Machine, Inc.
NEW Manufacturing Alliance
Velocity Machine, Inc.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
As a computer numerical control technician/programmer operator, you play an important role in today's modern manufacturing environments. You set up and operate computer numerical controlled machine tools, working from blueprints and set-up sheets. You set up fixturing and tooling, produce and inspect parts, and edit CNC programs on CNC lathes and machining centers. As a graduate of the Machine Tool-CNC Technician program, you're also prepared for a career as a jig and fixture apprentice/trainee, or a manufacturing engineering technician. With additional education and/or work experience, you may become a journey level machinist, pattern maker, mold maker, tool and die maker, CNC programmer, or machine shop foreperson/supervisor.
Industry (NAISC)
Manufacturing -- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing -- Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327)
Occupation (SOC)
Production Occupations -- Machinists (51-4041)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Diploma
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent