What is Computerized Manufacturing?

How are the barrels of paintball guns made? Who creates the mechanical parts for the engine of a dragster? What type of process is used to fabricate the sections of a heat-seeking missle? The answer to all these questions involves the process of Computerized Manufacturing, or what is also known as CNC (Computer Numerical Control). Examples of machines utilizing CNC include milling and turning centers, EDMs, laser machines, and others. BIR offers three certificates for Computerized Manufacturing: Machine Tool Operations (M3), Machine Tool Technology (M2), and Comprehensive CNC (M1).

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BIR's Computerized Manufacturing Program

Since 1993 the Computerized Manufacturing program at BIR has evolved into one of the best in Chicagoland and across the nation. Employers prefer to hire workers with hands-on CNC machine experience, which BIR students receive from training in partnering machine shops. In addition to hands-on training, BIR's CNC courses are designed to teach students the necessary skills to begin working immediately after graduation. When local manufacturers are looking to fill new CNC positions, they turn to BIR for resumes.

Careers in Computerized Manufacturing

BIR’s Computerized Manufacturing Program prepares students for employment as Machine Operators, Machine Set-up Personnel, Tool Makers, Part Programmers, and Process Planners. Call BIR today and speak with a counselor about employment opportunities in CNC 773-866-0111 or email: contact@birtraining.edu

PROGRAM INFO

Program Length

  • M3: 5 months
  • M2: 9 months
  • M1: 1 year

Class Length

  • 7-8 weeks

Schedule

  • 2-4 days/week, 4 hours/day
  • Mornings: 9:00AM-12:45PM
  • Evenings: 6:00PM-9:45PM
  • Weekends: 8:00AM-11:45PM, 12:15PM-4:30PM

Average Class Size

  • Lecture: 15 students
  • Machine Shop: 7 students

Steve Bernin
Steve graduated from BIR's CNC program in March of 2007. He's currently employed as a CNC setup person at Hydra Force in Lincolnshire.

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