Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator
Starting Salary
$26,278
NC Triangle area
Median Annual Wage
$39,578
NC Triangle area
% High school diploma or equivalent
% Some college, no degree
Job Outlook
+9%
NC Triangle area
Annual Job Openings
260
NC Triangle area
Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.
Durham Tech's Computer-Integrated Machining program prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development and production, resulting in a finished product.