Mechanical Engineering Technician - CNC/CAM Fanshawe College

Program Description

In many ways, computers are at the centre of the manufacturing industry. They run the machines that keep our economy strong and dynamic. They also need strong and dynamic technicians to ensure they don’t break down and are working to their full potential. If you’re excited by the opportunity to work with cutting-edge software in a career that is challenging and highly rewarding, the Mechanical Engineering Technician - CNC/CAM program will give you the skills needed to manufacture the perfect career. You’ll focus your learning on machine trade theory, machine shop, mechanical blueprint reading and applied mathematics and Computer Aided Design (CAD). You'll get hands on experience with the computer applications and software used in Computer Aided Machining (CAM) and Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) programs. You’ll have cutting –edge knowledge for the always evolving computer manufacturing world. Plus, There's also a mandatory co-op placement in year two of the program, so you can earn while you learn, testing your knowledge in real situations, in real machine shops. When you graduate, you'll be qualified to work in production and jobbing shops, aircraft and aerospace, automotive, cabinetmaking, agricultural machinery production, instrumentation and service industries. Begin manufacturing your career today.

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