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Job: CNC Operator: Lathe Program
CNC lathe operators are responsible for production work of a job previously set up on a CNC turning center. This position demands an understanding of CNC coordinate systems and offsets, basic G code programming, part inspection, print reading, and cutting tool theory. Some CNC lathe operators may also be involved in machine setup and can benefit from setup reduction practices.

Every Program Includes:
  • First-Time Skills Assessment
  • Access to All Classes Listed Below
  • Access to Administration Center

This Program Includes All These Classes:
CNC CNC
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
History and Definition of CNC 100 13 Beginner
Mechanics of CNC 110 17 Beginner
Basics of the CNC Turning Center 120 15 Beginner
Basics of the CNC Swiss-Type Lathe 135 19 Beginner
CNC Coordinates 140 16 Beginner
Part Program 150 14 Beginner
CAD/CAM Overview 160 20 Beginner
CNC Manual Operations 200 15 Intermediate
CNC Offsets 210 18 Intermediate
CNC Specs for the Lathe 225 18 Intermediate
Creating a Turning Program 280 17 Intermediate
Canned Cycles 310 17 Advanced
CNC Controls: GE Fanuc CNC Controls: GE Fanuc
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
GE Fanuc Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255 17 Intermediate
GE Fanuc Lathe: Entering Offsets 265 17 Intermediate
GE Fanuc Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275 14 Intermediate
GE Fanuc Lathe: Program Execution 285 14 Intermediate
GE Fanuc Lathe: Program Storage 315 16 Advanced
GE Fanuc Lathe: First Part Runs 325 13 Advanced
CNC Controls: Haas CNC Controls: Haas
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Haas Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255 21 Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Entering Offsets 265 18 Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275 14 Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Program Execution 285 13 Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Program Storage 315 13 Advanced
Haas Lathe: First Part Runs 325 12 Advanced
Inspection Inspection
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Basic Measurement 110 18 Beginner
Linear Instrument Characteristics 115 15 Beginner
Surface Measurement 140 18 Beginner
Intro to GD&T 200 20 Intermediate
Calibration Fundamentals 210 20 Intermediate
Hole Inspection 240 20 Intermediate
Thread Inspection 250 19 Intermediate
Hardness Testing 260 18 Intermediate
Materials Materials
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Intro to Materials 100 19 Beginner
Structure of Metals 110 15 Beginner
Mechanical Properties of Metal 120 12 Beginner
Physical Properties of Metal 130 11 Beginner
Metal Manufacturing 140 13 Beginner
Metal Classification 150 13 Beginner
Ferrous Metals and Alloys 210 16 Intermediate
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 220 14 Intermediate
Heat Treatment of Steel 230 18 Intermediate
Mechanical Systems Mechanical Systems
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Forces of Machines 110 17 Beginner
Lubricant Fundamentals 130 18 Beginner
Metal Cutting Metal Cutting
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Metal Removal Processes 110 17 Beginner
Safety for Metal Cutting 115 15 Beginner
What is Cutting? 120 14 Beginner
Cutting Processes 140 13 Beginner
Cutting Variables 200 17 Intermediate
Cutting Fluids 210 19 Intermediate
Cutting Tool Materials 220 18 Intermediate
Carbide Grade Selection 230 14 Intermediate
Tool Geometry 240 16 Intermediate
Drill Geometry 247 17 Intermediate
ANSI Insert Selection 250 20 Intermediate
Toolholders for Turning 260 14 Intermediate
Speed and Feed Selection 300 14 Advanced
Optimizing Insert Life 305 15 Advanced
Quality Quality
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Quality Overview 100 16 Beginner
ISO 9000 Overview 110 20 Beginner
Lean Manufacturing Overview 130 18 Beginner
Total Productive Maintenance Overview 150 18 Beginner
Introduction to 5S 155 14 Beginner
Cell Design and Pull Systems 160 17 Beginner
Troubleshooting: Identifying Problems 180 13 Beginner
Troubleshooting: Understanding Causes and Effects 182 13 Beginner
Troubleshooting: Taking Corrective Actions 184 12 Beginner
Conducting an Internal Audit 200 19 Intermediate
SPC Overview 210 16 Intermediate
Metrics for Lean 230 16 Intermediate
Process Flow Charting 240 20 Intermediate
Conducting Kaizen Events 260 20 Intermediate
Safety Safety
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Intro to OSHA 100 18 Beginner
Fire Safety and Prevention 110 17 Beginner
Bloodborne Pathogens 115 14 Beginner
Personal Protective Equipment 120 19 Beginner
Lockout/Tagout Procedures 130 17 Beginner
Safety for Lifting Devices 135 18 Beginner
Machine Guarding 140 16 Beginner
Hand and Power Tool Safety 145 17 Beginner
Environmental Safety Hazards 150 16 Beginner
MSDS and Hazard Communication 160 19 Beginner
Metalworking Fluid Safety 165 19 Beginner
Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 170 15 Beginner
Walking and Working Surfaces 180 19 Beginner
Powered Industrial Truck Safety 210 19 Intermediate
Shop Essentials Shop Essentials
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Math: Fundamentals 100 14 Beginner
Math: Fractions and Decimals 105 22 Beginner
Math: Units of Measurement 115 18 Beginner
Basics of Tolerance 120 12 Beginner
Blueprint Reading 130 18 Beginner
Geometry: Lines and Angles 155 18 Beginner
Geometry: Triangles 165 16 Beginner
Geometry: Circles and Polygons 185 16 Beginner
Shop Algebra Overview 200 19 Intermediate
Trig: Pythagorean Theorem 205 13 Intermediate
Shop Trig Overview 210 13 Intermediate
Trig: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent 215 17 Intermediate
Statistics 220 18 Intermediate
Trig: Sine Bar Applications 225 14 Intermediate
Interpreting Blueprints 230 16 Intermediate
Workholding Workholding
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Intro to Workholding 104 18 Beginner
Supporting and Locating Principles 106 15 Beginner
Clamping Basics 108 14 Beginner
Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110 14 Beginner
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