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Career Pathway Certificate: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator - Spring 2026 - Starts February 9

Northeast Iowa Community College

5 Positions

ID: 82716

Posted On 10/02/2025

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.

Program Start Date: February 9, 2026

Cost: $2,589

Tuition assistance is available for qualifying students. Contact [email protected] to get started.

Primary Contact

1675797365789

Business & Community Solutions NICC

NICC Staff,

563.562.3263, ext. 1399

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Job Details

Categories

Industrial

Manufacturing

Skilled Labor Trades

Location

Peosta, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full or Part Time

Company ID

1180

Job REQ #

\# Positions

5

Start Date

20251002

End Date

20260202

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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.