Do you like making things with precision with or without the aid of a computer? Do you consider yourself to be a bit of a techie? Do student in lab Dave Anderson BCIT CNC Grad 2012 Pazmac Enterprises Ltd. you take pride in a seeing high-quality manufactured products? Perhaps you should consider a career as a Machinist! Today’s manufacturing utilizes innovative technologies, including sophisticated Computer numerical control (CNC), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software and specialty aerospace industry materials to develop and build the products of tomorrow. CNC Machinist technician design, manufacture and repair components, parts and tools from a variety of metals and other engineered materials using traditional and state-of-the-art machines. Many Machinists of today can be found transferring complex mechanical engineering drawings from the computer screen to computerized machinery. Why BCIT? BCIT is the largest provider of CNC machinist education and training in the province of BC. The program uses the latest technologies in education to combine theory and practical lessons in a work like environment. The strengths of the BCIT machinist programs are based on: Great Faculty – Our faculty are dedicated to teaching. Many have extensive manufacturing, engineering, and industrial experience. Machine Facilities – The key to success is to be able to make a part that is of the highest quality appearance with the most efficient machine operations. You will learn through theory and hands-on practical assignments in our 30,000 square foot shop with state-of-the-art industrial equipment, computer numerical control machines, and computer aided manufacturing software help you to understand the concepts that you learn in lectures and gives you job-ready, practical skills. Fascinating Career Paths – The opportunities as a CNC machinist technician can be very challenging and lucrative. Some of the career opportunities include: * Aerospace Industry * Automobile/Motorcycle Industry * Medical Research Industry * Innovative Technologies Industry * Research and Development Industry * Forestry and Mining Industry * Manufacturing Machine Parts Industry Credentials – After completing the Machinist Foundation or CNC Machinist Technician program, students can complete an apprenticeship in the Machinist Trade. After the completion of your training and a passing grade on the interprovincial exam, you will receive the B.C. Certificate of Apprenticeship, the B.C. Certificate of Qualification, and the Interprovincial Standard Endorsement, also known as the Red Seal.

A rewarding career as a CNC machinist technician A career in the machinist trade can lead to a variety of interesting work in a wide scope of manufacturing industries. Some of the machined part Photo courtesy of Haas Automation Inc. areas of specialization may be CNC programming or Quality Control. After completing CNC Machinist Technician programs, students can follow the path of an apprentice and earn while you learn. Graduates from this program can expect credit for the first three levels of technical training for the machinist apprenticeship. An array of job opportunities as a: CNC Machinist or Machinist * Interpreting engineered drawings and manufacturing a variety of complex parts using a variety of machinist equipment * Set up and run computerized lathes, mills and grinders to manufacture specific parts CNC Programmer * applying all the machining skills to efficiently set up and programme automated machinery Quality Control inspect and verify production of parts to ensure they are within tolerances for size specifications An edge in the job market A BCIT trades diploma shows potential employers that you are accomplished, focused, and serious about your chosen career path. BCIT programs and courses provide both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills to help you be job-ready. Graduates say that BCIT was extremely helpful in preparing them for employment. A broad range of employment possibilities The potential job market for CNC Machine Technician is great. You could either start your own business or work for a small or large company. Graduates can work in research and development, manufacturing, technical sales, quality control, and CNC programming. Some of the many employers of BCIT's CNC machinist technician graduates include: * Air Canada 1 * Avcorp Industries 2 * Asco Aerospace Canada 3 * BC Hydro4 * Canadian Autoparts Toyota 5 * Triumf 6 * Victoria Shipyards 7 * City of Vancouver 8 * Pazmac Enterprises Ltd. 9 BCIT Works trades campaign features BCIT grads < read more10 Graduate employment outcomes The following link takes you to graduate outcome survey results containing mostly labour market results from the 2010-2012 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2009-2011 Graduates. Note: The survey results will be displayed in a separate browser window. To view these results, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader11 installed in your Web browser. * CNC Machinist Technician 12 Faculty, Advisors & Staff All of our instructors are qualified experienced Machinists or Tool and Die Makers/Mold Makers. Their passion for the trade is evident instructor and students in their pursuit for the highest product standard and they mentor their students to achieve the same success. Some of our instructors were BCIT graduates that have succeeded in industry and now have come back to offer their wisdom and knowledge to the students. Some of our instructors have bachelor and master degree. If you find the machinist career is not challenging enough, you could continue education at BCIT to study a Bachelor of Manufacturing Technology program to obtain a bachelor degree in manufacturing. Many of our students have the opportunity to gain a global manufacturing perspective, as some of our instructors have experience working in Europe, Asia, and North America. Faculty and Staff * James Cai, Machinist IP, BEng, MBA, PEng, Chief Instructor * Mark Allardyce, Machinist IP * Marte Arreola, Machinist IP * Bill Elgert, Machinist IP * T.M. Ray Green, MEd, Machinist IP * Andy Hofmann, Machinist IP * Kerri Macmillan, Administrative Assistant * Karl Reichenback, Tool and Die TQ * Greg Wahl, Machinist IP, Tool and Die IP * Brian Weir, Machinist IP * Trevor Williams, BSc, MSc (Mech Eng), PEng, Dean, School of Energy Advisory committee * Guy Walton, Arbelos Prototyping * Surinderpal Ghotra, Cimtech Manufacturing Inc. * Kevin Goossens, Asco Aerospace * Ed Bendfeld, Canam Tool & Engineering Inc. * Rob Vander Starren, Alliance CNC Solutions Inc. * John Chaisson, Pazmac Enterprises Ltd. * John MacKinnon, Avcorp Industries Inc. * Uwe zum Hingst, Zum Hingst Technologies Inc. * Claudio Bolognese, Teleflex Canada Contact Us Questions or comments? Please ensure you have reviewed the detailed information on this site, using the navigation to the right, before submitting the form below. 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