21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014 • 408.864.5678
Cupertino, CA 95014 • 408.864.5678
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Careers in Manufacturing and CNC TechnologyManufacturing and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology provides a variety of employment opportunities for trained individuals. For every manufactured object, from a rubber shoe sole to the gears in a car, there are technical drawings or computer models that describe the physical shape of the object. These models are produced by engineers or employees working in manufacturing like CNC machinists and machine operators, CNC programmers, research & development machinists, and mold makers. Manufacturing professionals use computer models for guidance in configuring and operating the machinery used to produce the final object. Many of these final processes are completed by using sophisticated computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. The California Employment Development Department predicts the number of computer-controlled machine tool operators to increase by 4.7% by 2012, and the number of numerical tool and process control programmers to grow by 5% by 2012. In addition, there are predicted to many replacement openings as the result of an upcoming wave of retirements (Source: Labor Market Info www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov).Necessary Education and Skills for Career Success General Info About the Program The Manufacturing and CNC Program at De Anza, a designated HAAS Technical Education Center, offers a number of degrees and certificates for both entry-level individuals and those currently employed in the field. In each degree or certificate option, students are provided with a broad curriculum that provides a strong foundation for employment in local industries or transfer to a four-year college. The program's curriculum includes state-of-the-art theories, procedures, and computer programs utilized in Silicon Valley.
Manufacturing and CNC Certificate and Degree Programs The following links open in .pdf. Certificates of Achievement: Certificates of Achievement-Advanced: Associate Degrees: For more information contact the Manufacturing and CNC Department |
About De Anza
Manufacturing and CNC work requires knowledge in mechanical design and experience in using computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines and conventional machine tools. These are all taught at De Anza College.
