Mechanical Technician – CNC Programming

This two-year diploma program will introduce you to modern manufacturing techniques including programming and Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM). You will study both theory and practical aspects of modern metal machining and cutting while focusing on programming, advanced manufacturing techniques and interpreting engineering drawings. Upon completion of this program, you may begin an apprenticeship with an employer as a general machinist, tool and die maker, or mould maker.

Graduates of this program work in a range of employment settings in the manufacturing industries; examples include aerospace and defence, automotive, building products, fabricated metal products, machinery, railway and marine and natural resource industries like energy, forestry and mining.

What You’ll Learn

• Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
• Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
• Apply sustainability best practices in workplaces.
• Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
• Analyze and solve mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
• Interpret, prepare and modify mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
• Perform technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
• Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components according to required specifications.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects.
• Operate and program a variety of CNC machines to produce parts to specifications, meeting the required quality standards.
• Apply CNC specific technical work practices when writing programs for CNC machines.