CNC Operator

Behind the Screens

If you’re quick-thinking and have a passion for computers, consider becoming a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator. As the primary overseer of critical machines and routers, CNC operators ensure everything runs smoothly – from setup to operation. A typical workday may include monitoring machinery, inspecting finished products, and leading test runs. Central SC has the resources for you to jumpstart this career, starting with training programs.

Fast Facts

$41,698

Average Salary in Columbia, SC

$112,195

Experienced Earners Average Salary

3 - 12 months

Average Training Time

10%

Projected 5-Year Job Growth

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ManuFirst SC

South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership

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Featured Media

March 22, 2023

Richland One receives new trucking simulator for students

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A program in Richland School District One is offering students a leg up when pursuing a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Keshawn Hair is not like most students his age. The 18-year-old still has 4 months left of high school, but he’s already taken huge leaps in securing a job after graduation by completing his […]