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COMPUTER NUMERICAL
CONTROL (CNC)
MACHINING
Certificate (CTEC)
The CNC Machining certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-
level CNC machining and programming positions. The program offers a series of skill-building courses in CNC machining and CAM programming for the individual desiring full-time employment in the CNC manufacturing industry. This is a certificate program focusing on safe practices, tools and mathematics with emphasis on problem solving, computer-aided design, 3D printing and blueprint reading, fabrication, assembly, and control systems.
Sample of reported job titles: Computer Numerical Control Lathe Operator (CNC Lathe Operator), Computer Numerical Control Mill Operator (CNC Machine Operator), Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist), Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator), Computer Numerical Control Set-Up and Operator (CNC Set-Up and Operator), Computer Numerical Control(CNC Mill and Lathe Programmer).
Careers (DOL CareerOneStop Median Income – overtime not included)
• CNC Operator: $46,760 (U.S.) $44,760 (AZ)
• Machinists: $48,510 (U.S.) $50,650 (AZ)
• Tool and Die Makers: $59,800 (U.S.) $61,090 (AZ)
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