ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 670C
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer
A CNC Programmer develops programming for Computerized Numerical and Direct Numerical controlled machines by:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOINDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURINGAPPRENTICESHIP INACTIVE
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
A precise digital plan becomes the parts that modern industries depend on.
CNC programmers translate engineering intent into safe, efficient toolpaths for precision components used across manufacturing.
Inactivecurrent Ontario program status
$57,500estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
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WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
machine shopstool and die plantsaerospace manufacturersautomotive suppliersmedical and precision manufacturing
EVIDENCE BASE
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Skilled Trades Ontario — Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway