CNC Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science < City Colleges of Chicago Academic Catalog
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in CNC Engineering Technology builds on the AC in CNC Engineering Technology adding in the additional materials, Computer Aided Manufacturing and Advanced Metrology skills students need when pursuing careers in advanced manufacturing.  Students in this program are looking to pursue careers leading teams and solving problems for manufacturing employers in the metal working industries that are increasingly becoming more automated and integrated with advanced technologies.
Related Degrees and Certificates
Manufacturing Technology, Basic Certificate
CNC Engineering Technology, Advanced Certificate
CNC Technology, Basic Certificate
CNC Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Program Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
General Education Requirements
MATH 140
College Algebra
ENGLISH 101
Composition
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Fine Arts
Humanities
Physical Sciences
Life Sciences
Required Program Core
340MFGT 105
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I
340MFGT 106
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II
340MFGT 107
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III
340MFGT 108
Robotics I
340MFGT 109
Introduction to Manual Machining
340MFGT 110
CNC I Operations
340MFGT 153
Welding I GMAW
or
340MFGT 195
Manual Machining II
340MFGT 160
CNC II Operations and Programming
340MFGT 170
CAD I
340MFGT 171
Automated Metrology-Quality Assurance
340MFGT 172
Quality Systems I
340MFGT 209
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) I
340MFGT 210
Automated Fabrication I
340MFGT 260
CNC III - Advanced Operations
340MFGT 274
Materials II - Testing and Analysis
Total Hours
61
At least one course must meet the
Human Diversity (HD)
requirement.
Pathway
This is an
example course sequence
for students interested in pursuing CNC Engineering Technology. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn Basic Certificates (BC) in Manufacturing Technology and CNC Technology and an Advanced Certificate (AC) and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in CNC Engineering Technology.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1
Hours
340MFGT 105
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I
340MFGT 106
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II
340MFGT 107
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III
340MFGT 108
Robotics I
340MFGT 110
CNC I Operations
Hours
15
Semester 2
340MFGT 109
Introduction to Manual Machining
340MFGT 153
or
340MFGT 195
Welding I GMAW
or Manual Machining II
340MFGT 160
CNC II Operations and Programming
340MFGT 170
CAD I
ENGLISH 101
Composition
Hours
15
Semester 3
340MFGT 171
Automated Metrology-Quality Assurance
340MFGT 209
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) I
340MFGT 260
CNC III - Advanced Operations
Social and Behavioral Sciences
course (HD)
MATH 140
College Algebra
Hours
16
Semester 4
340MFGT 172
Quality Systems I
340MFGT 210
Automated Fabrication I
340MFGT 274
Materials II - Testing and Analysis
Fine Arts
Humanities
course (HD)
Physical Sciences
Life Sciences
course
Hours
15
Total Hours
61
General Education course
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the
Career Services Office
Machinists
Job Description
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Annual Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$38,120
Median
50
th
Percentile
$58,606
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$85,067
Hourly Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$18
Median
50
th
Percentile
$28
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$41
Annual Job Openings
481
annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
Degree Program
% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less
49.54%
A certificate
33.12%
Some college
17.34%
An Associate degree
0.00%
A Bachelor's degree
0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree
0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more
0.00%
0.00%
continue their education beyond an associate degree
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Annual Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$35,526
Median
50
th
Percentile
$47,879
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$71,132
Hourly Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$17
Median
50
th
Percentile
$23
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$34
Annual Job Openings
176
annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
Degree Program
% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less
82.78%
A certificate
7.64%
Some college
5.64%
An Associate degree
3.94%
A Bachelor's degree
0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree
0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more
0.00%
0.00%
continue their education beyond an associate degree
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Job Description
Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Annual Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$35,407
Median
50
th
Percentile
$48,065
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$74,675
Hourly Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$17
Median
50
th
Percentile
$23
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$36
Annual Job Openings
1174
annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
Degree Program
% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less
69.81%
A certificate
26.89%
Some college
2.64%
An Associate degree
0.66%
A Bachelor's degree
0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree
0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more
0.00%
0.00%
continue their education beyond an associate degree
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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View Hourly Wages
Annual Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$34,871
Median
50
th
Percentile
$45,087
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$60,787
Hourly Wages
Entry-Level
10
th
Percentile
$17
Median
50
th
Percentile
$22
Senior-Level
90
th
Percentile
$29
Annual Job Openings
283
annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
Degree Program
% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less
64.29%
A certificate
34.85%
Some college
0.86%
An Associate degree
0.00%
A Bachelor's degree
0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree
0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more
0.00%
0.00%
continue their education beyond an associate degree
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