Precision Machining and CNC Technology Certificate (0016)

You can apply for entry-level positions related to CNC setup, operation and programming; quality control specialist, industrial manufacturing technician, production technician, or entry-level machinist.

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Our 336-hour program is designed to prepare you for employment in entry-level positions within the industrial maintenance and machining industry by teaching you the fundamental knowledge and skills required to become an expert machinist. This program teaches students:

• how to interpret blueprints
• perform shop math calculations
• work with precision measurements and measuring tools
• set-up and complete projects on both traditional lathes and mills, as well as CNC machines
• attention to detail, work to close tolerances, improve your mechanical aptitude and solve mechanical challenges by working through logical steps
• Shop safety including OSHA-10 certification training

This curriculum is designed to prepare you to:

• Define lean manufacturing concepts
• Demonstrate measuring skills and proper usage of precision measurement tools: Vernier calipers, sine bar, micrometer, height gage, gage block, dial indicator and comparator
• Read and interpret industrial blueprints for part and component fabrication or assembly
• Create basic CNC programs for milling and turning from part schematics
• Set up conventional and automated mills and lathes
• Describe common "G" and "M" codes and their functions
• Select proper tools, speeds, and feeds to machine a part
• Demonstrate safe machine shop practices
• Complete the OSHA-10 hour safety training for general industry
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of SolidWorks design software and the application's functions. Learn the relationships between MasterCAM and SolidWorks

• View summaries of our noncredit courses at HACC by browsing our schedule.

• Review our program guide (pdf) to view a list of required courses, recommended course sequencing and program competencies.

Upon completing your certificate, you can continue your education and choose from a variety of associate degrees including mechanical engineering technology at HACC!
When you complete your associate degree, you can transfer credits to a four-year school.

For your convenience, you can complete the entire program at our Harrisburg-Midtown #1 Campus through on-campus/in-person instruction.

Yes! Through the HACC Foundation, there are scholarships available. Please visit hacc.edu/scholarships for details and deadlines.

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