Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
CNC Technicians are machinists with additional skills in programming, setup and operating computer driven machine tools. Most high-tech products including computers, aircraft and medical devices use precision components made on CNC machine tools. The CNC Technician relies on a strong background of machining skills. This includes the understanding of machines, tooling, blueprints, and additional methods used to produce and inspect a part. After determining the best manufacturing strategies and selecting tools, a CNC program is developed. CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing) software is many times used to assist in developing the CNC program.
Award Outcomes
Apply precision measurement techniques
Demonstrate sawing procedures
Demonstrate drilling procedures
Demonstrate grinding procedures
Demonstrate milling procedures
Demonstrate turning procedures
Interpret blueprints/drawings
Apply heat treating principles
Machine parts with tolerance
Apply math skills necessary for industry requirements
Operate equipment safely
Inspect machined parts for tolerance requirements
Operate CNC machines efficiently
Demonstrate teamwork
Develop part designs within a group
Career Opportunities
The successful CNC Technician may start his/her career as a CNC operator and progress to CNC setup, programmer, or inspector. Well paying jobs are available in the medical, aerospace, computer and recreational fields.
Semester Sequence - Part-Time
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Summer Semester
| Technical Studies Electives | 3 |
Seventh Semester
| MACH2440 | Quality Assurance | 2 |
| MACH2500 | Introduction to Swiss-Style Machining | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
Recommended:
Choose a Total of: 6 Credits
Graduation (64 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
6/8/2022 : BP 4306 / EP