CNC Service Technician

CNC Service Tech

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Program Information

The Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Service Technician program is a 64-credit diploma that includes technical and general education components. This diploma provides the skills for working in the manufacturing sector or as a field service technician. Full-time students can obtain a diploma in two years. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

CNC Service Technicians play a vital role in maintaining and servicing industrial equipment. Technicians inspect, calibrate, maintain and repair equipment.

Designed by manufacturing industry leaders, the program provides a comprehensive, hands-on, career-oriented curriculum. Students will obtain a solid education in machine repair, industry fundamentals and electronic fundamentals.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate and practice maintenance skills consistent with industry expectations.
Exhibit safety principles and practices in a manufacturing environment.
Develop critical and creative thinking processes required to effectively and efficiently diagnose and repair technical problems.
Develop and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to an individual company’s expectations.
Demonstrate efficient interpersonal skills with customers, machine operators, and co-workers.

Career Opportunities

Positions in this field may be either on-site or field service personnel involving highly technical repair and maintenance of Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machine and robotic automation equipment. Automation in manufacturing perpetuates an increased need for highly skilled technicians. Equipment serviced is encompassed by many sectors of manufacturing and may require background checks and proof of citizenship for entry into facilities including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as well as non-disclosure agreements and intellectual property protections. Field service may also involve varying amounts of travel to and from client sites.

Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Course Prerequisites

Some courses in this program may require a prerequisite. Please see course descriptions for more details.

Program Sequence

FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
Course Number	Course Tile	Credits
ETEC 1102	Mechatronic 1DC	3
ETEC 1113	Mechatronic 2AC	3
ETEC 1141	Circuit Analysis	4
ETEC 1250	Digital 1	3
MAIN 1100	Pneumatic & Hydraulics	4
TOTAL		17

Spring Semester
ETEC 1170	Programmable Logic Controllers	2
ETEC 1202	Solid State Electronic Devices	5
MACH 1105	Basic Machining	3
MACH 1221	Grinding	2
MACH 1261	CNC Programming 1	3
TOTAL		15

SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
MACH 1251	CNC Machining	3
MAIN 2310	Peripheral Machine Systems	2
MAIN 2320	Electric Motors and Sensors	3
MAIN 2330	Power Transmission	4
MAIN 2340	Controls	3
TOTAL		15

Spring Semester
ENGL 2105	Business and Technical Writing (Goal 1&2)	4
MAIN 2400	Service/Machine Troubleshooting	5
MAIN 2410	Preventative Maintenance	2
MAIN 2420	Electrical Troubleshooting	3
MAIN 2430	Accuracies	3
TOTAL		17

Part-Time Options

Students can choose to complete this program part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guide (see the program guide PDF under the LINKS section to the right). Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.

If you need help picking out your first semester courses, reach out to your faculty advisor or enrollment services (contact info can be found under the “Contact” section on the top right portion of this page).