This entry-level course is designed for students with or without any machining experience and who are interested in job-skill preparation as applied to safely operating engine lathes and mills in a manufacturing setting. The course is an introduction to CNC (computer numerical control) machining. This is a non-credit course. Field trips may be required.

This course is an introduction to the general principles of computer numerical control (CNC) machining as applied to machining centers in the manufacturing environment. The focus of the course will be on OJT (On-the-Job-Training) principles as applied to CNC machine operator training. Topics will also include: fundamentals of measurement, current industry-standard blueprint reading, CNC tooling, accessories nomenclature, and machine tool setups and operation. This a noncredit course. Field trips may be required.