Ready for a career with growth opportunities?

Whether you’re entering the workforce, feeling stuck in your current job, or looking for a higher-paying path, the CNC Operater program can give you the skill to pay the bills.    

High-demand,opportunities:

Northeast Arkansas has hundreds of CNC operator jobs with average wages over $48,000 per year with many earning much more with premium pay.  Earning the CNC Lather Operator credential gives you a strong advantage in landing these role as well as other machine operator roles. Area employers who recruit for these positions are Hytrol, ABB, Best Manufacturing and Martin Sprocket & Gear to name a few. 

Fast, flexible, industry-driven training:

This program was built with input from local manufacturers. It prepares you for an entry level operator position within a modern advanced manufacturing facility using both virtual training and hands-on CNC labs.

• Finish in 10 weeks or less
• Gain hands on CNC Operator training 
• Gain a high demand skill

What you’ll learn: CNC Operator training is organized into four targeted modules that build essential production skills:

Safety (25 hours online, 8 hours lab)

• Generial Industry OSHA 10 Card
• ASUN Certificate
• Credly Badge

Quality Practices (20 hours online, 6 hours lab)

• Credly Badge
• ASUN Certificate Production

CNC Lathe Operation (45 hours lab)

• Operate CNC controlled turning centers,
• Explore CNC lathe setup, and
• Introduction to Haas Lathe intuitive programming system. 

CNC Lab will run April 13th through May 14th, Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-noon. 

WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certficate (7 hours)-measures and certifies the foundational work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations

Additionally, students may receive up to 6 college credits through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process if they choose to continue into a technology Certificate of Proficiency (CP), Technical Certificate (TC), or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.