Program Overview

CNC Milling Fundamentals I

Prepare for an entry-level career as a machinist.

This is a G3 program. Students may qualify for free tuition, fees, and books.

Career Pathway

Adv. Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, & Transportation

Related Programs

• CNC Milling Fundamentals II
• CNC Programming & Operations
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Fundamentals
• Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout
• Materials, Measurements & Safety
• Workforce Development

Program Information

Learn to safely set up and operate Computer Numeric Control (CNC) milling machines. Topics include milling machine operation and maintenance, mill tooling and fixtures, machine feeds and speeds, and basic CNC program editing.

Upon completion, students are eligible to earn the CNC Mill Operations credential by successfully demonstrating skills and passing the written knowledge test offered by the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).

Prerequisite: Completion of Measurement, Materials & Safety and Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout programs.

Contact Hours: 80