Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Eve: T-Th 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The role of a CNC Machinist Technician is to operate Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machines to fabricate various parts under the supervision of a Machinist. As a critical member of the team, you’ll load parts into CNC machines, operate machines safely and accurately to perform a variety of functions. With your CNC Machinist Technician certificate, you can go on to complete the Machinist program while working as an intern or apprentice in the manufacturing industry.
The CNC Machinist Technician program will introduce the concepts of basic machining using CNC Machines. Topics include blueprint reading, preventative maintenance, basic precision measuring equipment, basic documentation, basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and basic operation of CNC Lathes and Mills.
The essential role of a Machinist technician is to operate Computer Numerical Control machines to fabricate parts under the supervision of a machinist. The technician loads parts in the machine and cycles machine safely and accurately to perform a variety of functions. Most go on to earn machinist certificates at technical colleges while working as interns, or apprentices in manufacturing to gain practical experience as they move up to a machinist level.
Program Objectives
Bret is our Machinist Coordinator for the Machinist Program, he has 5 years of industry-related experience and has been an instructor at the college since 1997. He holds a B.A. in education and has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Machine Tool Technology/CNC. Bret also holds a U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeships & Training Machinist Certificate. He is a Certified Metalcutting (CMP) professional from Kennametal. Bret would enjoy the opportunity to discuss the Machining career with you.
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Instruction), Mon-Fri: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Administrative) by appointment | Location: Manufacturing Tech 100I
Bryce is our full time Machinist Instructor. He has over 9 years industry-related experience, holds certificates in Machining from OTECH, as well as being a certified metal-cutting professional (CMP) through Kennametal. Bryce also holds a U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeships & Training Machinist Certificate. Bryce is passionate about machining and excited to be teaching. Feel free to contact Bryce with any questions you may have about our Machinist program or the machining field.
Location: Manufacturing Tech 100J
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CNC Machinist Technician students learn on industry-standard equipment.
CNC Machinist Technician Students are introduced to basic operation of CNC Lathe and Mill.
CNC Machinist Technician students work with certified instructors who have significant industry experience.
CNC Machinist Technician who are certified are better able to obtain position in local companies for employment.
Suggested courses you can take while in high school to prepare for the CNC Machinist Technician program:
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