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 Refreshed On 01/03/2026 **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. YouΓÇÖll 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 tuitionsupport@nicc.edu to get started. Primary Contact 1675797365789 Business & Community Solutions NICC NICC Staff, 563.562.3263, ext. 1399 Phone Phone Phone Fax conted@nicc.edu Email True False False **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 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Journeyman Tool & Die Maker Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing Sedona Staffing Services Welder Sedona Staffing Services Maintenance Mechanic- Nights Amcor Containers & Closures North America Industrial Maintenance Technician Decker Precision Machining Inc General Laborer / Insulation Installer Express Employment Professionals Forklift Operator/Order Picker Express Employment Professionals Yard Lumber Stacker - Muscoda, WI Sedona Staffing Services Machine Operator Express Employment Professionals Micro Soldering Technician / Repair Technician Sedona Staffing Services **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' 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' 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' 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.