CNC Automation Technician

Why Consider CNC Automation Technician?

  • You like creating things and want your work to involve hands-on use of cutting-edge technology.
  • Blending creativity with technical precision interests you.
  • The opportunity for growth and advancement in your career is important to you.
  • The growing use of automation in manufacturing interests you.
  • You want to work as a respected craftsperson in a modern and exciting environment.

Why Learn at Lakeshore? 

  • This is a competency-based education (CBE) program offering flexible course delivery and scheduling.
  • Start when it’s convenient for you, almost any month of the year.
  • Learn from expert instructors with years of experience in the manufacturing industry. 
  • Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our KOHLER Center for Manufacturing Excellence.
  • Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll get to know instructors and fellow students.

What It Takes

  • Attention to detail
  • Good independent decision-making & problem-solving skills
  • Interest in the processes involved in the production of products
  • Desire to use computers in the creation process
  • Ability to analyze items such as job orders, drawings, blueprints, and specifications
  • Good math skills
Career Area
Manufacturing
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
32-444-1
Availability
CBE
  • Technical Diploma
  • Flexible Starting Dates
  • 4 Terms 
  • 54 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible

Fall 2024 CBE Schedule

CBE On Campus: Flexible lab/class instruction where you complete assessments at a personalized pace.

Lab Availability: Monday – Wednesday, 8 AM – 8 PM & Thursday, 8 AM – 4 PM.


Career Outlook

CNC Automation Technician

Median Income: $56,745.00*
 

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.

 


Disclosure: 

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

ADMISSION AND FIRST SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS

Work with Admissions Advisor to:

  • Submit Application
  • Complete the Student Success Questionnaire.
  • Schedule your First Time Program Counseling/Registration Session with your assigned program counselor to plan your first semester schedule, review your entire plan of study and discuss the results of the Student Success Questionnaire.

*Submit transcripts and test scores (optional, highly recommended): College transcripts, along with high school transcripts and test scores from within the last five years, used for course registration. Official transcripts needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $10,523.63
  • Book Cost: $576.00
  • Supply Cost: $150.00
  • Program Total: $11,249.63

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COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching & Support  

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Faculty Bios

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Mark Lorier

I enjoy sharing what I have learned in this trade and helping to teach and inspire students in the future of manufacturing.

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Pete Rathsack

I teach because I like to see a student succeed, be proud of themselves, advance in their career or start a new career, and to shape them into the person they want to be.

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