CNC Service Technicians are essential in any manufacturing setting. A career made for problem solvers; CNC Service Technicians are in high demand nationwide.
The CNC Service Technician program at Anoka Technical College was designed by manufacturing leaders and the college offers the only diploma program in Minnesota.
Through a hands-on, career-oriented curriculum, students obtain a solid education in machine repair, industry fundamentals and electronic fundamentals working on equipment on the Anoka Tech campus. Students spend their last semester of the program with faculty in the field to get customer-facing experience.
100% of graduates employed in the field upon graduation
Only diploma program in Minnesota
Industry demand increasing for in-house and traveling technicians
Industry & Career Outlook
Potential Jobs:
- CNC Service Technician
- Maintenance Machinist
- Maintenance Mechanic
Salary Information:
Median Wage: $40.30 per hour
Top Earners: $47.41 per hour
Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed.
Other Program Info
Total Program Cost*: $14,724
*Estimated cost based on 2026-2027 tuition and fees for the 64 credit diploma.
Anoka Tech makes achieving higher education and skills-based training attainable, offering affordable tuition rates and generous financial aid packages.
- Over half of our students receive grants or scholarship aid.
- The average grants and scholarships awarded per student each year is nearly $5,000.
Take a self-guided virtual tour of our campus to see what it's like to be a student at Anoka Tech. View program labs, common student spaces, campus offices and more.
CNC Manufacturing Technology
AAS degree, diploma
Machine Technology
Certificates
Quality Inspector
Certificate
Quality Technician
AAS degree
Info for Current Students
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Start Dates:
Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January**
** Students who start in the spring will need longer to complete due to course prerequisites.