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