The cutting, drilling, shaping of many parts in metal, wood etc are done by numerically controlled computerised (CNC) lathe machines. The operator of these machines are trained in carrying out turning operations through these CNC machine. They are also trained in maintenance of these machines which include minute operations during work like removing metals from the cylindrical rotating piece. They have to carry out routine maintenance of the machine so that there are no problems during production.
Personal Competencies
You like to assemble things
You like working with numbers
You enjoy figuring out how things work
You are comfortable in a team
Entry Pathway
Minimum Qualification • After completion of class 10 and minimum age required is 18 years old for enrolling for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* Level 3 course for CNC Operator - Turning
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of work: Manufacturing companies, Machine tool companies, Machine distributors
Work environment: Working hours are about 8/9 hours per day and 5/6 days per week. Shift duty is common. Contractuals jobs are also available. At times work may involve travel. Jobs are available in India and abroad
The approx.salary of a fresher CNC Operator – Turning ranges between INR 5,000 - 8,000* per month
The approx. salary of a CNC Operator – Turning with upto 3 years’ experience ranges between INR 8,000 - 12,000* per month
The approx. salary of a CNC Operator – Turning with over 3 years’ experience ranges between INR 12,000 -25,000* per month
Source - https://bit.ly/3WzWwVl *The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
K. Prabhu stays in Hyderabad and was in search of a job after completing his school. He heard about training provided by National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) and approached the institute for an opportunity. After counselling he agreed to do a course in CNC Turning in NSIC. The training was for two months. After completion of the course he was successfully placed with a company called Techno Graph and he joined at a monthly salary of Rs. 8,000/-. He is happy to get a positive start to his life.*
CNC Operator – Turning
NCS Code: 7223.6002 | V021Minimum Qualification
• After completion of class 10 and minimum age required is 18 years old for enrolling for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* Level 3 course for CNC Operator - Turning
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
Government Institutes
1. National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC): Visit https://www.nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre
2. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Visit https://nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre-jss/
3. NIOS training centres: Visit https://voc.nios.ac.in/registration/locate-study-centre
4. List of NSQF centres: https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Vocational%20institutions%20272%20recommended%20AY%202020-21.pdf
• A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of work: Manufacturing companies, Machine tool companies, Machine distributors
Work environment: Working hours are about 8/9 hours per day and 5/6 days per week. Shift duty is common. Contractuals jobs are also available. At times work may involve travel. Jobs are available in India and abroad
CNC Operator – Turning → Other CNC/Machine Operating Roles → Supervisor→ Manager
The approx.salary of a fresher CNC Operator – Turning ranges between INR 5,000 - 8,000* per month
The approx. salary of a CNC Operator – Turning with upto 3 years’ experience ranges between INR 8,000 - 12,000* per month
The approx. salary of a CNC Operator – Turning with over 3 years’ experience ranges between INR 12,000 -25,000* per month
Source - https://bit.ly/3WzWwVl
*The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
K. Prabhu stays in Hyderabad and was in search of a job after completing his school. He heard about training provided by National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) and approached the institute for an opportunity. After counselling he agreed to do a course in CNC Turning in NSIC. The training was for two months. After completion of the course he was successfully placed with a company called Techno Graph and he joined at a monthly salary of Rs. 8,000/-. He is happy to get a positive start to his life.*
source: https://www.nsic.co.in/pdfs/succchen15.pdf
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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