Certificate: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator **Northeast Iowa Community College** 5 Positions ID: 63041 Posted On 03/05/2025 **Job Overview** Through hands-on training, develop the basic skills necessary to operate computer numerical control (CNC) machines. You will also learn how to ensure quality, tolerance of parts, make adjustments and troubleshooting. The fundamental principles and knowledge necessary to operate CNC machines are taught in our state-of-the-art CNC lab, where a blend of classroom and hands-on experience keeps the learning focused on real, practical job skills. You’ll begin by learning to use basic measuring tools and then move on to reading and interpreting manufacturing-part blueprints. You will learn how to safely and efficiently operate CNC mills and lathes, set tool and fixture offsets and use verified programs to build part projects on CNC machines. Finally, you will be introduced to G and M code programming for 2-axis CNC lathes and 3-axis CNC mills. This program will prepare you for immediate employment or continuation in our extended CNC diploma program. This Career Pathway Certificate is part of the Opportunity Dubuque program supported by the Greater Dubuque Development Corp. Program Start Date: 5/5/2025 Tuition Cost: $2,589 Tuition assistance is available for qualifying students. Contact an NICC College and Career Coach. For class schedule and for registration information go to www.nicc.edu/solutions/101438 Employer Partners: AY McDonald, CRS Precision Fabrication, Decker Precision Machining, Inc., Dubuque Screw Products, Dyersville DieCast, East Iowa Machine Company, Morrison Bros. Co., and Webber Metal Products. Primary Contact 1675797365789 Marcus Ingles College & Career Coach, 844-642-2338, ext. 3314 Phone Phone Phone Fax inglesm@nicc.edu Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Industrial Labor Manufacturing Skilled Labor Trades Location Peosta, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 1180 Job REQ # \# Positions 5 Start Date 20250305 End Date 20250428 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** 2nd Shift CNC Machinist Maquoketa, IA Morrison Bros. Co. CNC Machinist Lancaster Machine & Tool Inc CNC Machine Operators Webber Metal Products Extrusion Machine Operator Sedona Staffing Services Forklift Operator Sedona Staffing Services Forklift Operator/Order Picker Express Employment Professionals Operators, Dump Truck Drivers, Laborers McDermott Excavating Experienced Set-up CNC Machinists Express Employment Professionals Forklift-Material Operator-2nd Shift-4 DAY WORK WE Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC Forklift-Material Operator-2nd Shift-4 DAY WORK WE Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC **Share this Job** Northeast Iowa Community College **About the Company** Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region’s residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate’s degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers. The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students. As one of northeast Iowa’s largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years. At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.