$570
4 months
3/9/2026
February 26th
Main Campus
for OTECH Grads
by 2032 in Utah
Procedures and machining operations. Safety practices, SDS, basic measuring tools, and print reading, and concepts of operation of CNC equipment.
Basic machining concepts, including measuring equipment, refractometer reading, tool sharpening, basic inspection, and documentation of machined parts.
Learn how to interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing on blueprints used in manufacturing using symbols, terms, datums, modifiers, and tolerance zones
Understand safe setup and operation of CNC vertical mill, terminology, and follow setup sheets to run a CNC program.
Learn safe setup and operation of CNC lathe, including terminology, and follow setup sheets to run a CNC program.
Load and unload material in CNC equipment to create parts.
Assemble produced parts to match technical drawings and specifications.
Use machinery and hand tools to remove burrs, sharp edges, and imperfections from manufactured parts for a smooth and safe finish.
Cut materials according to work orders and specifications by setting up the saw, adjusting it as needed, and selecting the appropriate blades.
Responsible for the movement, storage, and tracking of materials and products within a facility.
With additional schooling you will manual and Cad program, select tools, and troubleshoot complex issues related to CNC machines.
The essential role of a CNC Machinist Technician is to operate Computer Numerical Controlled Machines to create parts under the supervision of a machinist. As a critical member of the team, you’ll load parts into CNC machines and operate the machines safely and accurately to perform a variety of functions.
The CNC Machinist Technician program will introduce the concepts of basic machining using CNC Machines. Topics include print reading, preventative maintenance, basic precision measuring equipment, documentation, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and operation of CNC Lathes and Mills. With your CNC Machinist Technician certificate, you can go on to complete a Machining Technology program while working as an intern or apprentice in the manufacturing industry.
Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Eve: T-Th 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students
Credit transfer option
Available to view here
Estimated Adult Tuition and Fees
$615.00
Estimated Materials Cost
$801.45
Estimated High School Student Cost
$170.00
Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: No
| Program Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Notebook | ✔ | $4.65 |
| Scientific Calculator | ✔ | $22.65 |
| 1 Yr. Tooling U Subscription | ✔ | $216.00 |
| Safety Glasses Clear | ✔ | $2.99 |
| Kibble,Meyer, Neely, White Machine Tool Practices. 11. ISBN: 978-0134985862 | ✔ | $90.00 |
| Smith & Peterson Mathematics for Machine Technology. 7th. Delmar Publishing, ISBN: 9781133281450 | ✔ | $179.99 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $516.28 |
| TEMT 1003 CNC Technician Fundamentals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Quad Ruled Graph Paper | ✔ | $3.00 |
| David L Taylor Print Reading For Machinists. 6th. Cengage, ISBN: 978-1-285-41961-8 | ✔ | $106.45 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $109.45 |
| TEMT 1015 Machining Concepts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Quad Ruled Graph Paper | ✔ | $3.00 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $3.00 |
| TEMT 1510 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Basic | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| David A. Madsen & David P. Madsen Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing NE. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, 2023. ISBN: 9781645646433 | ✔ | $119.95 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $119.95 |
| TEMT 1120 CNC Mill Basic Operation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Peter Smid CNC Programming Handbook Ebook. 3rd. Industrial Press, ISBN: 978-083113347-4 | ✔ | $55.77 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $55.77 |
| TEMT 1220 CNC Lathe Basic Operation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Peter Smid CNC Programming Handbook Ebook. 3rd. Industrial Press, ISBN: 978-083113347-4 | ✔ | $55.77 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $55.77 |
This program has no admission requirements. You may start your admissions application at any time.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACH0800 | CNC Technician Fundamentals | 2 | $190 |
| MACH0805 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 1 | $95 |
| MACH0810 | Machining Concepts | 1 | $95 |
| MACH0815 | CNC Mill Basic Operations | 1 | $95 |
| MACH0820 | CNC Lathe Basic Operation | 1 | $95 |
Bret is our Machinist Coordinator for the Machinist Program. He has 5 years of industry-related experience and has been an instructor at the college since 1997. He holds a B.A. in education and has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Machine Tool Technology/CNC. Bret also holds a U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeships & Training Machinist Certificate. He is a Certified Metalcutting (CMP) professional from Kennametal. Bret would enjoy the opportunity to discuss the Machining career with you.
Office Hours (by appointment)
M-F 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Instruction)
M-F 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Administrative)
Location
Manufacturing Tech 100l
bret.holmes@otech.edu
801-395-3795