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Machining Technology
Description of Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machining Technology offered by Central Piedmont Community College.
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Possible job titles for graduates
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator
- Machinist/CNC Machinist
- Machining Technician
- CNC Programmer
- Metalworker
- Machine Operator
- Tool & Die Specialist
- Tooling Programmer/Operator
Necessary abilities and qualities
- Operation & control abilities
- Computer/technology understanding
- Math skills
- Precision and accuracy
- Problem sensitivity (identify and tend to existing and possible future problems)
- Science and engineering knowledge
- Safety awareness
Occupation & Professional Information Resources
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer Control Programmers & Operators
- O*Net on Machinists
- O*Net on Tooling Machine Operators
- Watch a video about CNC Operators
- Watch a video about Machinists
- Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA)
- National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA)
- CNC Careers
- CNC Zone
- Modern Machine Shop Online
- Salary.com look up salaries by title and region
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