Become A CNC Mill Operator.

Automation is taking over manufacturing by storm. Along with it comes an opportunity to join this new work environment and the rewards that it offers.

This engaging training program is designed for you, if you’re looking for more than a job. It’s the start of a career as a high-growth CNC Mill Operator.

It provides you with enough practice and theoretical knowledge to make you job-ready when you graduate. It also teaches you the soft skills that employers look for in job applicants. Upon completing the training, you are a job-ready CNC Mill Operator.

Your personal training is guided by an engaging AI-powered teaching platform, which provides you real-time assistance and support, throughout the program. You learn at your own pace, by completing practical projects and solving real-life problems, rather than by watching videos and taking exams.

Your mandatory training includes Workplace Math, Data Handling I, Machine Programming I, Blueprint Basics,  Introduction to CNC, and OSHA Workplace Safety. You may also choose to take elective courses that include Advanced Data Handling, CAD Fundamentals I, Machine Programming II, and Advanced Blueprints (GD&T).

Your training continues with in-person a hands-on course at the College of Southern Nevada, covering topics that include CNC G and M Codes, CNC Mill Operation, Tool Selection, Safety Procedures, and Metrology.

Finally, you complete your training by earning the highly respected industry-recognized Haas CNC Mill Certification.

You also learn soft skills that include problem solving, attention to detail, critical and logical thinking, perseverance, professional communication, time management, and adaptability that will serve you well throughout your career.

From Enrollment To Employment

With the skills, hands-on experience, and confidence you’ve gained through your training, our Career Launchpad guides you through the next step—teaching you how to showcase your abilities, connect with employers, build lasting professional relationships, secure interviews, and succeed in your job search.

Employers recognize the quality of our graduates and actively seek them out through our Graduates Hub portal.

As a result, many graduates launch their new career immediately upon completing the program. So will you.

Frequently Asked Questions

 How strong is the demand for CNC Mill Operators?

The demand for CNC Mill Operators is consistently high and continuing to grow. As manufacturers expand automation and precision manufacturing capabilities, they need operators who can run, maintain, and troubleshoot CNC milling equipment. Employers frequently report difficulty filling these roles and are willing to offer competitive wages, shift differentials, and advancement opportunities to attract qualified candidates.

CNC Mill Operator skills are essential in today’s modern manufacturing environment, and individuals who possess them enjoy strong job security and a wide range of career paths—from production machining to advanced CNC programming and automation.

What happens when I complete my training?

Upon successful completion of the training, you have the technical and soft skills needed to start your new career.

You will have shown that you can learn and apply new knowledge, you will have mastered automation skills (e.g. machine programming) and soft skills, you will have in hand a College Of Southern Nevada CNC Mill Operator Career Certificate, and you will have the highly respected industry-recognized Haas CNC Mill Certification to confirm your qualifications.

Finally, upon graduation, you’ll be featured in our Graduates Hub portal where employers have ready access to you. As a result, many graduates launch their new careers immediately upon completing the program, and so will you.

What happens if my job or family responsibilities interfere with my training?

Because all the training except the in-person lab work is self-paced, the only effect that those responsibilities have on your training is that they extend the time it will take you to complete your training but you will never miss training sessions because of family or work responsibilities.

Is this training program right for me?

This CNC Mill Operator Career Training program is for you, if you are wanting to start a high-growth career and are willing to put in the effort to do the required work to get there.

If you’d like to determine whether you’re a natural to complete this training using our learn-by-doing training and have a couple of minutes, click here to see how our AI-based teaching platform is at your side throughout our training, helping you with your assignments in realtime and providing you a feeling of accomplishment.

Finally, we have a powerful free Career Readiness Assessment that lets you see for yourself whether you are a natural for this training program. Click here to learn more about it.

I want to know more about this program — what should I do?

Click the Details tab to see additional details about the program.

Click the Learn-By-Doing tab to take a deeper dive into how our training is very different from other training programs.

Click the Pricing tab to learn how the program is priced.

Click the Apply tab to learn about our admission process.

Finally, click the NCLab tab to learn about NCLab, the career training company that has combined forces with the College of Southern Nevada to make this program possible.

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