This program teaches students all aspects of the CNC Machining/Programming industry related to production and tooling for dies and moulds. They also learn to plan and justify problem solving that supports critical thinking in a manufacturing precision tooling environment. Students are trained to manipulate CAD/CAM software to produce accurate and reliable components.

Graduates will be able to set-up/operate standard machine tools and complex machining equipment such as CNC lathes and mills to repair or manufacture components, assist with design of jigs, fixtures, tools and dies, perform troubleshooting to enact repairs on production tooling and use accurate testing methods to ensure accuracy of manufactured components. Graduates find positions in the manufacturing industry with automotive manufacturers, high tech jobbing shops serving the aerospace industry and local precision shops providing support tooling and repair service to the immediate community.

Common Job Titles:

- CNC Machinist,
- CNC Programmer,
- CNC Technician

Employment for this occupation is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2005. However, the growing use of advanced technologies, such as computer-aided design and drafting and computer simulation, will continue to impact employment growth. Demand for individuals with precision skills as CNC Machinists, CNC Programmers is always high, greater than the supply. Hence, employment opportunities and potential for advancement are extensive.

Characteristics of Occupation

Main Industries of Employment:

- Automotive Manufacturing

Income:

Average Annual Employment Income $41,000

Wages:

Wages up to $14 to $22 per hour

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma at or above the general level, or equivalent
• Grade 12 English
• Grade 12 Mathematics for technology

Immigration Prospects for Canada/USA

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