CNC Machinist

dark blue shape of the province of Manitoba. letter V enclosed in a rounded square.

A CNC machinist is someone who programs, sets up and operates metal-cutting computer numerical control machines.

Machinists are employed in machine shops, rail companies and by metal product, and farm machinery manufacturing and the aerospace industries.

Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Red River College Polytechnic

1
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

Training Standards

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

1.5 (in last 3 years)
Years of Experience
2,700
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
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