Manufacturing companies rely on skilled machinists to maintain productivity, improve quality, and keep pace with changing technology. Investing in employee training is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your workforce, reduce errors, and build long-term capability.
Intro to CNC Milling: Build Your Workforce from the Ground Up
Finding experienced CNC machinists can be challenging, but developing talent from within your organization is an investment that pays dividends. AWT’s Intro to CNC Milling course helps manufacturers equip employees with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to operate CNC milling equipment safely and effectively.
Whether you are onboarding new employees, cross-training existing team members, or preparing workers for more advanced machining responsibilities, this course provides a structured introduction to CNC milling in a professional training environment.
Foundational Skills for New CNC Operators
Designed specifically for individuals with little or no CNC milling experience, this course covers the essential concepts every operator should understand before working independently on the shop floor.
Participants will learn:
- Basic CNC milling machine operations
- Cutting tools and their applications
- Tool holders and machine setup
- Work offsets
- Cutter compensation adjustments
- Basic G-Codes and M-Codes
- Safe operating practices
The curriculum combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training, allowing employees to immediately apply the concepts they learn.
Who Should Enroll?
AWT’s Intro to CNC Milling course is ideal for manufacturers looking to develop employees for CNC machining roles. This class is especially beneficial for:
- New hires beginning a career in manufacturing
- Entry-level machine operators who need a strong foundation in CNC milling
- Employees who are already familiar with CNC lathes and want to expand their skills by learning CNC milling
- Team members transitioning from inspection, assembly, or other production roles into a CNC milling department
- Administrative personnel who have completed AWT’s Manufacturing for Administrators class and want a deeper understanding of CNC machining operations
By expanding employees’ technical knowledge, manufacturers can create more flexible teams, develop internal career pathways, and promote from within rather than relying solely on external hiring.
Whether you’re preparing a new employee for success or helping an experienced team member broaden their capabilities, this course provides the practical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to take the next step in CNC machining.
Course Details
Intro to CNC Milling
- Cost: $1,100 per participant
- Schedule: Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM
- Dates: August 12 through September 30
- Location: AWT Transformation Training Center
- AWT Membership Required
Register for Intro to CNC Milling
Exclusive Benefit for AWT Members
This course is available exclusively to AWT member companies. Member manufacturers can register employees to receive high-quality, industry-focused training that supports workforce development and long-term business success.
If your company is not yet an AWT member, membership provides access to valuable training opportunities, workforce development programs, networking, and resources designed to strengthen Northeast Ohio manufacturing. Contact Teresa Simons with the form below to become a member.
Invest in your employees today and help build the skilled workforce your company needs for tomorrow.