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

$44,636

Average Salary

$62,644

Top 10% Earners Average Salary

3 - 12 months

Average Training Time

254

Current Jobs 2021

9%

Projected 5-Year Job Growth

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Featured Media

June 16, 2022

‘It’ll be a big asset’: Chapin leaders hopeful after manufacturing facility opens

CHAPIN, S.C. (WACH) — The town of Chapin is on the comeback, with a new multi-million-dollar business investment bringing life back to a community that was hit hard by large businesses shutting down. “I believe this is going to have a huge impact on the community,” said Charlie Zobel. “It’s a small community, but there […]

June 15, 2022

SCBIO launches ‘Rad Lab’: South Carolina’s Life Sciences Workforce Game-Changing App

The South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization (SCBIO) is pleased to announce the launch of its first-in-kind, next-generation life sciences workforce development mobile app, undertaken at an Executive Breakfast held at the Omni Hotel on Wednesday, June 15th. ‘Rad Lab’ is designed for middle- and high schoolers across South Carolina. It is part of a workforce […]