Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist Pathway

TrainingIndustry JobsJob Skills

4-Year Bachelor Degree
Business Administration
(UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh)

Manufacturing Engineering (UW-Stout)

Mechanical Engineering (UW-Stout, UW-Platteville, UW-Madison, Michigan Tech, MSOE)

Advanced Training

Broad Industry Experience

Apprenticeships

Technical Professional &
Managerial Jobs

($24-44+/hour)

Project Manager

Plant Manager

Business Owner

Manufacturing Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer:  DKBEP

Technical Skills Needed: broad skills as required for skilled technician jobs, all aspects of Machine Shop operations, quality control, Lean Six Sigma-Black Belt, computer skills, manage jobs for profit, basic finance/accounting knowledge, inventory

Soft Skills Needed: ability to analyze situations for constant operational improvement, entrepreneurial skills, leadership, ability to motivate and manage others, ability to provide training or assistance, ability to work in team environment, effective verbal and written communications

2-Year Associate Degree
Automation Engineering
Technology/EMCINTRonics
(NWTC)

Mechanical Design Technology
(FVTC, LTC, MPTC , NWTC)

Tool Design Engineering Technology (MPTC)

Prototype and Design (NWTC)

Advanced Training

Broad Industry Experience

Apprenticeships

Skilled Technician Jobs
($18-28/hour)

CNC Programmer

Lead Machinist

Mechanical Designer

Team Leader

Machine Shop Supervisor

Prototype Model Builder

Pattern and Mold Maker

Related:
Tool & Die Maker

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CNC Programmer:  2010 All-Star

Automation Technician:  2010 All-Star

Technical Skills Needed: some experience in skills needed for mid-level technical jobs, machinist skills plus leadership skills, versed in CAD/CAM programs, machining knowledge of multiple machines and assemblies, set up, high degree of tooling knowledge, tool comps, identify non-conformance, Lean Six Sigma, preventative maintenance, inventory, knowledge of fixturing, machine set up, G & M codes, programming and editing using G Code, conversational programming, methods, fabrication, knowledge of various alloys, knowledge of basic metallurgy, geometric tolerance, CNC and manual machine experience, CNC lathe, turning, milling, basic welding, precision measuring, precision tools use, GD & T precision reading, mechanical aptitude, computer skills, manage jobs for profit

Soft Skills Needed: leadership, ability to motivate and manage others, ability to provide training or assistance, ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications

2-Year Technical Diploma
CNC/Tool and Die Technologies (MPTC)

CNC Technician (NWTC)

Machine Tool Technician (FVTC)

Machine Tooling Technics (NWTC)

1-Year Technical Diploma
Machine Tool Operation
(LTC, NWTC)

Certificate Programs
CNC Set-up/Operator (MPTC

CNC conversational Programming & Operations (FVTC)

Machine tool CNC Programming & Operations (LTC)  

Occupation/Industry Certificate

Apprenticeships

Some Experience (1-5 years)

Mid-Level Technical Jobs
($14-22/hour)

Machinist

CNC Machinist

Mold Maker

Model Technician

CAD/CAM Designer

Machinist Apprentice

Related:
Welder

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Fabricator

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CNC Machinist:  DKBEP  2010 All-Star      

Welder:  DKBEP  2010 All-Star

Steel Metal Fabricator:  DKBEP  2009 All-Star

Pipe Fabricator:  2009 All-Star

Technical Skills Needed: set up, tooling knowledge, identify non-conformance, Lean Six Sigma, preventative maintenance, inventory, knowledge of fixturing, minimal experience, machine set up, programming and editing using G Code, conversational programming, methods, fabrication, knowledge of various alloys, knowledge of basic metallurgy, geometric tolerancy, CNC and manual machine experience, CNC lathe, turning, milling, basic welding, precision measuring, precision tools use, GD & T precision reading, CAD, mechanical aptitude, basic trigonometry, algebra, fractions, imperial and metric conversions and measurement, geometry, tape reading, blue print reading, production machining, basic computer skills

Soft Skills Needed: ability to provide training or assistance, ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications, ability to work in team environment

Starting...
Apprenticeship Program

Intro to Manufacturing Certificate Program (FVTC)

Manufacturing Technician Certificate Program (NWTC)

Some Work Experience (1-3 yrs)

Exposure to Industry
Youth Apprenticeship or Co-op

Entry-Level Skilled Jobs
($11-16/hour)

Entry-Level Machinist

CNC Operator

Laser Operator

Machinist Apprentice

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CNC Operator:  2009 All-Star

Technical Skills Needed: minimal experience, machine set up, G Code, Lean Six Sigma, precision measuring, mechanical aptitude, basic trigonometry, algebra, fractions, imperial and metric conversions and measurement, geometry, tape reading, blue print reading, reading a ruler, basic computer skills

Soft Skills Needed: ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications

High School Diploma/GED

Little or No Experience

Semi-Skilled Jobs
($10-14/hour)

Machine Operator

Assembly Worker

General Laborer

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Machine Operator:  DKBEP

Assembly Worker:  DKBEP

Technical Skills Needed: algebra, fractions, imperial and metric conversions, geometry, mechanical aptitude, tape reading, blue print reading, micrometer, basic computer skills

Soft Skills Needed: ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications, ability to work in team environment

Workplace Basics
Intensive Work Readiness
High School Diploma/GED