Machinist/CNC Operator Training Program

Machinist/CNC Operator Training Program

Our training program provides students with the fundamental skills required to become an entry-level machinist.

This 210-hour program is designed to teach students how to interpret blueprints, perform shop math calculations, work with precision measurements and tools, set-up and complete projects on CNC and traditional machines, perform basic and advanced machining operations, and ensure that work quality is maintained. 

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Program At a Glance:
  • Mount Joy
  • Glenn Keiffer
  • 5 Months, Tuesday–Thursday
  • 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Machine Shop Theory & Practice

The first part of this course covers the essentials of shop math and measuring skills, geometric dimensioning and tolerances, industrial print reading, shop safety, and OSHA-10 General Industry Certification.

CNC Operator Training

The second part of the course covers the application of computer numerical control of manufacturing methods. Numerical control and computer numerical control of machining processes are integrated with computer-aided drafting techniques. Students will have extensive opportunity to work with various HMI controls and current HASS CNC mills and lathes to develop and improve their programming and hands-on skills with state-of-the-art automated machining processes, set-ups, fixtures, troubleshooting, and CNC maintenance.

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