CNC Machining Technology, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (5 terms including summer)
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinists manufacture precision parts and products. They often complete many set-ups for short runs to meet just-in-time delivery demands. People who enter this field must be flexible and have basic knowledge of machine tool CNC.
Students program, edit, set up and operate CNC lathes and mills, as well as study quality control methods known as statistical process control. They also learn special quality control equipment, such as coordinate measuring machines, and advanced automated production methods.
Students can transfer credits from this program to UNI and work toward a B.A. in Technology Management and the University of Iowa and work towards a B.A. in Applied Studies.
Students are required to attain the following third-party credentials as part of the two-year AAS degree program: NIMS Level 1 Certifications.
Career Opportunities
- machinist
- mold builder
- salesperson
- job shop technician
- CNC programmer/operator
- quality control technician
- tool and die maker
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MAT-735 | Machinist Mathematics I | 2 |
| MFG-120 | Mach Trade Printreading I | 1 |
| MFG-128 | Measurement, Matls and Safety | 2 |
| MFG-129 | JobPlan,Benchwork,Layout-NIMS | 2 |
| MFG-297 | Milling Machine Operations (NIMS) | 3 |
| MFG-385 | Engine Lathe Operations(NIMS) | 5 |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Spring | ||
| MAT-736 | Machinist Mathematics II | 1 |
| MFG-130 | Machine Trade Printreading II | 1 |
| MFG-173 | CNC Mill Operator-NIMS | 2 |
| MFG-174 | CNC Lathe Operator-NIMS | 2 |
| MFG-298 | Surface Grinding Oper-NIMS | 2 |
| MFG-332 | CNC Mill Program & Setup-NIMS | 3 |
| MFG-334 | CNC Lathe Program/Setup-NIMS | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 14 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Summer | ||
| MFG-388 | Mfg Sheetmetal Practices | 5 |
| MFG-420 | Jig and Fixture Design | 2 |
| Term Totals: | 7 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CAD-237 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| CAD-300 | AutoCAD for Applied Engineer | 2 |
| MFG-367 | Advanced CNC Programming | 3 |
| MFG-373 | Computer Aided Manufacturing I | 4 |
| Communications Course | 3 | |
| Humanities or History/Culture Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 18 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Spring | ||
| MFG-374 | Comp Aided Manufacturing II | 4 |
| MFG-378 | Mfg Production Methods | 3 |
| MFG-396 | Alt Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| Communications Course | 3 | |
| MGT-145 or PSY-111 | Human Relations in Management or Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Program Totals: | 70 | |
Optional Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MFG-924 | Honors Project | 1 |
| MFG-928 | Independent Study | 1-3 |