Energy & Manufacturing |

Machine Tool (CNC) Operator Certificate

The Machine Tool (CNC) Operator Certificate is a non-credit Fast Track program offered at LSC-Montgomery and LSC-University Park. For more information, please contact the Machining Technology Department.

Visit the Manufacturing cluster page for similar careers.

Program Description

Machine tool operators set up, program and operate computerized numeric control (CNC) automated machining units. They are responsible for monitoring the machining process, as well as verifying machined parts meet all criteria as defined in the design specifications.

  • Contact Hours: 176
  • Cost of Program: $1,501
  • Median Wage: $33,800 per year1

Program Plan

Course Number Title Classes
    Machine Shop Assistant – PLUS – Search
MCHNC 2200301 Fundamentals of (CNC) Machine Controls Search
MCHNC 2203102 Operation of CNC Turning Centers Search
MCHNC 2203403 Operation of CNC Machining Centers Search

TOTAL Contact Hours for Machining Pre-Apprentice Certificate:

176

  1. Median Wage information obtained from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor for 2009 (most recent data available).
preload menu background image