CNC Machine Operator – New Berlin, PA (Union County)
September 21, 2026 | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sun Area Technical Institute | 815 Market Street New Berlin, Pennsylvania 17855Course Description
This comprehensive 230-hour training program is meticulously designed to develop a skilled workforce ready to tackle the challenges of modern defense manufacturing. By equipping individuals with defense industry-specific skills, this program not only enhances the production capabilities of our workforce but also fosters a vibrant talent ecosystem essential for national security and U.S. industrial competitiveness. Invest in your team’s future with this robust program that aligns with industry needs, promotes innovation, and directly supports the mission of the U. S. Defense and Submarine Industrial Bases and The Manufacturers’ Association’s Talent & Innovation Defense Ecosystem (TIDE) Project.
Participants in this entry-level machine operator course will learn:
- Safety protocols, blueprint reading, and advanced metrology
- Practical experience with cutting tools and machining operations
- Metallurgy, orthographic views, GD&T, and the intricacies of precision and quality CNC machining
- Measuring instruments, cutting fluids, and tool wear management
Details
- Eligibility: Referrals from employers, Referrals from partner organizations, Qualified individuals
- Course: CNC Machine Operator
- Dates: September 21, 2026 – March 5, 2027 (No class: October 7, 2026; November 4, 2026; November 26, 2026; December 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027; January 18, 2027; February 15, 2027)
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
- Time: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Location: Sun Area Technical Institute (815 Market St, New Berlin, PA 17855)
- Cost: No Cost to qualified individuals or employers (TIDE Grant)
- Questions: Quentin Moore (qmoore@mascpa.org) or Vicki Krotzer (vkrotzer@mascpa.org)