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NUMERICAL CONTROL PROGRAMMER [9 records]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2022-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Key term(s)
  • 3D computer numerical control programer
  • 3D programer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2022-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Key term(s)
  • computer numerical control Mastercam programer
  • CNC Mastercam programer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 3 - external organization data 2022-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Key term(s)
  • numerical control programer
  • NC programer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 4 - external organization data 2022-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Key term(s)
  • computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing, numerical control programer
  • CAD/CAM NC programer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 5 - external organization data 2022-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Key term(s)
  • computer numerical control programer
  • CNC programer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 6 2018-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

... a person who is responsible for the preparation and development of numerical programs used to drive NC [numerical control] and CNC [computer numerical control] tools.

CONT

A primary duty of a numerical control programmer is to write programs that direct machine tools to perform functions automatically. They enter commands, instructions, or other specifications into equipment.

OBS

The programmer will select the necessary tools that are used in cutting, and also in establishing the sequence of operations of the machine's operations. He/she is also assigned in creating the specific machine codes in order to drive the cutting tool's cutter path. The programmer must also utilize the graphics and the language-based systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)

Spanish

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Record 7 2018-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
CONT

A computer numerically controlled (CNC) programmer programs the machines that cut, shape, and finish materials such as metals, plastics, or wood into usable components. The CNC programmer must study the drawings and blueprints of the components that need to be manufactured and determine which machines will be required, what they will need to do, and the order in which the work needs to be done. Often, CNC programmers are also asked to estimate how long the job will take.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)

Spanish

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Record 8 1997-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Usinage (Métallurgie)

Spanish

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Record 9 1985-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
  • School and School-Related Administration
  • Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
  • Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
OBS

Numerical control machine programmer: Graduates of this 48-week program are trained in the modern methods of Numerical Control machine tool operation, as well as in the writing and editing of manual part-programs. Practical skills learned include: machine set-up, tool pre-set, tape preparation, cutter diameter and length compensation setting and on-site modification of existing programs.

OBS

Community college program.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
  • Usinage (Métallurgie)
  • Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
OBS

Cours collégial.

Spanish

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