Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
O*NET Code: 51-9162.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.
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💼 Also Known As
Application EngineerCAD Programmer (Computer-Aided Design Programmer)CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer)CNC Lathe Operator (Computer Numerically Controlled Lathe Operator)CNC Lathe Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Lathe Programmer)CNC Lathe Programmer (Computer Numerically Controlled Lathe Programmer)CNC Machine Operator (Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator)CNC Machine Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Machine Programmer)CNC Machinist (Computer Numerical Control Machinist)CNC Machinist (Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist)CNC Mill Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Mill Programmer)CNC Milling and Turning Setup Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Milling and Turning Setup Programmer)CNC Milling Setup Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Milling Setup Programmer)CNC Operator (Computer Numerical Control Operator)CNC Process Control Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Process Control Programmer)CNC Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Programmer)CNC Programmer (Computer Numerically Controlled Programmer)CNC Tech (Computer Numerical Control Technician)CNC Tool Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Tool Programmer)CNC Turning Setup Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Turning Setup Programmer)
⚡ Skills (16)
Programming4/100
Monitoring4/100
Mathematics3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Systems Analysis3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (81)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise application integration software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
01CadCam Unigraphics
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
03D Systems GibbsCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Aptean Made2Manage
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Autodesk Fusion 360
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Autodesk PartMaker
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Autodesk PowerMill
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Autodesk PowerShape
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0BobCAD-CAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0CGTech Vericut CNC
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Celeritive Technologies VoluMill
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Cimatron CimatronE
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0DP Technology ESPRIT
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Delcam FeatureCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Delcam PartMaker
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Dolphin CAD/CAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0FANUC CNC
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0FaceTime
Video conferencing software
0FastCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0G-code
Object or component oriented development software
0GO2cam
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0GeoPath CAD/CAM System
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Geometric Technologies CAMWorks
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Gerber Technology CutWorks
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0GibbsCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Hypertherm ProNest
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0ICAM CAM-POST
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Intelitek spectraCAM Milling
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Intelitek spectraCAM Turning
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Kubotek KeyCreator Machinist
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0LAB SUM3D
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0M-code
Object or component oriented development software
0MachineWorks Ltd. MachineWorks
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Manusoft Technologies IMOLD
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0MecSoft Corporation RhinoCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0MecSoft Corporation VisualMILL
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0MecSoft Corporation VisualTURN
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Metalcam Fikus Visualcam
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Metalix CAD/CAM System cncKad
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Metamation MetaCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Missler Software TopSolid
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Open Mind Software hyperMILL
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0PTC Creo Parametric
Computer aided design CAD software
0Post-processor software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0RADAN Radbend
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0SharpCam Ltd. SharpCam
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Siemens NX
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Siemens Teamcenter
Project management software
0Simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0SmartCAMcnc SmartCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0SolidCAM CAM software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0SolidCAM iMachining
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Sprut Technology SprutCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Tebis computer aided design software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Technos Astra R-Nesting
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Technos Astra S-Nesting
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Top Systems T-FLEX CAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Uncamco Ucam
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software ALPHACAM Milling
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software ALPHACAM Turning
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software Edgecam
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software PEPS
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software RADAN
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software SMIRTsoftware
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software SURFCAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software VISI
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software WorkNC
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Vero Software machining STRATEGIST
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers → Computer Hardware Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (71% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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