CNC Programming and Operations Tuition: $1,200 (Grant funding available with registration)
A CNC Operator is responsible for overseeing the daily functions of manufacturing machinery. Their duties include running tests before the start of operations, programming and monitoring machines when assembling products and inspecting machinery at the end of each shift to identify parts needing repair.
CNC Operators are in high-demand with local manufacturers.
Course Description:
Learn basic responsibilities of a CNC operator for safety, personal accountability, communication, preventative maintenance, and understand manufacturing process planning when working with CNC machines. Understand G and M Codes, and edit basic G-code using CNC controls. Review shop math related to operating CNC machines and create a basic G-code program. Explore the basic CNC Machine Construction Lathe and Mill. Understand Lathe Tooling nomenclature and basic Mill Tooling. Communicate with the CNC programmer/instructor to determine the best program for the manufacturing process.
Your participation in this program includes:
• 40 hours of hands-on, in-person training
• Assistance with grant opportunities to cover tuition
• Access to communication with qualified instructors
• CNC Operator Certificate of Completion from NCMC
• Assistance with job placement
• Access to NCMC facilities and learning resources
North Central Michigan College • 1515 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
