College of Engineering & Technology
CNC Machining
Program, set up and run CNC mills and lathes on the same equipment shops actually use.
About this program
Students program, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes using industry-standard CAM software, on the same class of equipment they'll find on a shop floor. The certificate is designed to be finished in two semesters alongside other coursework or a job.
What you will be able to do
- Program CNC mills and lathes using CAM software
- Set up tooling and work-holding for production runs
- Read GD&T and precision-inspect finished parts
- Troubleshoot common CNC programming and setup errors
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| CNC 120 | CNC Programming I |
| CNC 210 | CNC Setup & Operation |
| CNC 230 | Precision Metrology |
Where graduates go
- CNC Machinist
- CNC Programmer
- Machine Shop Technician
- Quality Inspector
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $52,100. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 98%.
DegreeCertificate
Credits20
Typical length2 semesters
CollegeENGR
Median starting salary$52,100
Placement98%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.