CNC Engineering Technology, Advanced Certificate < City Colleges of Chicago Academic Catalog
This program builds on the skills attained in the Manufacturing Technology BC.  Students learn more advanced CNC operational skills, CNC G code programming and Computer Aided Drafting.  Students will have extensive hands on time operating the CNC lathes, mills other CNC machine tools including CNC fabrication equipment to gain confidence in their operation and programming skills.  CNC machining is utilized extensively in industry and operators of this equipment are highly sought after.
Related Degrees and Certificates
Manufacturing Technology, Basic Certificate
CNC Engineering Technology, Advanced Certificate
CNC Technology, Basic Certificate
CNC Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Program Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Required Program Core
340MFGT 105
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I
340MFGT 106
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II
340MFGT 107
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III
340MFGT 108
Robotics I
340MFGT 109
Introduction to Manual Machining
340MFGT 110
CNC I Operations
340MFGT 153
Welding I GMAW
or
340MFGT 195
Manual Machining II
340MFGT 160
CNC II Operations and Programming
340MFGT 170
CAD I
340MFGT 210
Automated Fabrication I
Total Hours
30
Pathway
This is an
example course sequence
for students interested in pursuing CNC Engineering Technology. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn Basic Certificates (BC) in Manufacturing Technology and CNC Technology and an Advanced Certificate (AC) in CNC Engineering Technology.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1
Hours
340MFGT 105
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I
340MFGT 106
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II
340MFGT 107
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III
340MFGT 108
Robotics I
340MFGT 110
CNC I Operations
Hours
15
Semester 2
340MFGT 109
Introduction to Manual Machining
340MFGT 153
or
340MFGT 195
Welding I GMAW
or Manual Machining II
340MFGT 160
CNC II Operations and Programming
340MFGT 170
CAD I
Hours
12
Semester 3
340MFGT 210
Automated Fabrication I
Hours
Total Hours
30
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the
Career Services Office
Machinists
Job Description
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
View Annual Wages
View Hourly Wages
Annual Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$38,120
Median
50
th
Percentile
$58,606
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$85,067
Hourly Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$18
Median
50
th
Percentile
$28
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$41
Annual Job Openings
481
annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
Degree Program
% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less
49.54%
A certificate
33.12%
Some college
17.34%
An Associate degree
0.00%
A Bachelor's degree
0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree
0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more
0.00%
0.00%
continue their education beyond an associate degree
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
View Annual Wages
View Hourly Wages
Annual Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$46,206
Median
50
th
Percentile
$64,764
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$75,656
Hourly Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$22
Median
50
th
Percentile
$31
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$36
Annual Job Openings
22
annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
Degree Program
% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less
57.00%
A certificate
15.03%
Some college
9.13%
An Associate degree
0.00%
A Bachelor's degree
18.83%
A Master's or Professional degree
0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more
0.00%
18.83%
continue their education beyond an associate degree
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
View Annual Wages
View Hourly Wages
Annual Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$36,545
Median
50
th
Percentile
$50,430
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$66,284
Hourly Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$18
Median
50
th
Percentile
$24
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$32
Annual Job Openings
26
annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
Degree Program
% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less
49.83%
A certificate
11.58%
Some college
28.86%
An Associate degree
0.00%
A Bachelor's degree
0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree
9.62%
A Doctoral degree or more
0.10%
9.72%
continue their education beyond an associate degree
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
View Annual Wages
View Hourly Wages
Annual Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$32,915
Median
50
th
Percentile
$51,156
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$71,418
Hourly Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$16
Median
50
th
Percentile
$25
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$34
Annual Job Openings
annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
Degree Program
% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less
66.64%
A certificate
1.94%
Some college
12.19%
An Associate degree
12.11%
A Bachelor's degree
7.12%
A Master's or Professional degree
0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more
0.00%
7.12%
continue their education beyond an associate degree
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
View Annual Wages
View Hourly Wages
Annual Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$34,871
Median
50
th
Percentile
$45,087
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$60,787
Hourly Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$17
Median
50
th
Percentile
$22
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$29
Annual Job Openings
283
annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
Degree Program
% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less
64.29%
A certificate
34.85%
Some college
0.86%
An Associate degree
0.00%
A Bachelor's degree
0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree
0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more
0.00%
0.00%
continue their education beyond an associate degree
Print Options
Send Page to Printer
Print this page.
Download Page (PDF)
The PDF will include all information unique to this page.