CNC Setup Technician
Degree Type
20-credit Technical Diploma
Program Code
30-420-4
Time to Degree
1 year
Start Date
August / January
How You'll Learn
On Campus
CNC setup technicians read blueprint drawings and convert them to machine code. They operate machines that produce precision parts used in numerous products for various industries. In this program, learn how to interpret prints and make parts to accepted tolerances, and develop skills to program computer numerical control machines.
How To Apply
- Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.
Program Details
Contact Us
Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.
Potential Careers
If you have an interest in manufacturing and enjoy taking raw materials and transforming them into specific parts, a career as a computer numerical control (CNC) technician may be for you. Those in this field have a high mechanical aptitude, like working with their hands, and have the ability to interpret prints.
- CNC Setup Technician
- Machine Operator
- CNC Programmer
- CNC Operator
High School Eligibility
This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >
Career Salaries
$38,100 – $53,900 annually
Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Lightcast. Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements. Find our graduates' entry wages in the most recent Graduate Success Report.
Financial Aid
As a program student, you are eligible to receive:
- Financial aid loans
- Scholarships
- Other forms of assistance
Learn more about financial aid.
What Makes This Program Unique
- Develop skills in WCTC’s state-of-the-art Terry Lutz Integrated Manufacturing Center (IMC).
- Take advantage of the opportunity to participate in an award-winning SkillsUSA team.
- This is the first program in the Tool and Die pathway. Advance your career by continuing with the Machine Tool Operation technical diploma.
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Program Pathway
Earn certificates, technical diplomas and/or industry credentials along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.
Tool and Die Making Pathway
Earn credit for prior learning for the college-level knowledge and skills that you've already acquired through advanced high school classes, previous ollege coursework, self-study, military training work or volunteer experience.
More Credit Opportunities
High School Dual Credit
Dual enrollment offers high school students an opportunity to get a head start in high-demand fields while earning college credits.
Credit for Prior Learning
You may have the opportunity to obtain credit for the college-level skills and knowledge you've already acquired through prior coursework, work experience and more.