Machinist

Career Focus

Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Details

Students enrolled in the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology associates degree or certificate program at NMU will learn how to develop a variety of knowledge and skills related to:

Manufacturing processes
Precision measurement
Welding
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Logical problem solving
Workplace safety
Employability practices

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Career Ladder

Michigan and National Employment & Wage Data

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Architects, Except Landscape
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Career/Technical Education Teachers
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Engineers
General and Operations Managers
Industrial Production Managers
Purchasing Managers

Associate's Degree, Long-Term Training & Apprenticeships

Architectural and Civil Drafters
Boilermakers
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers
Drafters, All Other
Mechanical Drafters
Civil Engineering Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
Machinists
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Millwrights
Plumbers, Pipefitters, Steamfitters
Power Plant Operators
Sheet Metal Workers
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Tool and Die Makers
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Certificate or Moderate-Term Training

Chemical Equipment Operators
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Machine Setters
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Mechanical Door Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

High School Diploma or Equivalent & Short-Term Training

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Helpers--Production Workers
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators
Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers
Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators

High School Credit

Students should inquire within their guidance office about high school curriculum requirements that may be satisfied through a college course, as this is determined individually by school district.

College Credit

Students earn direct college credits from NMU at no cost.