CNC Milling

* For this skill, our team will take part in the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 with the participation of an expert only.

What they do:

CNC Milling professionals operate computer-numerically-controlled (CNC) machine tools to produce mechanical components with extreme precision. They combine technical expertise, material knowledge, and mastery of software to transform technical drawings into real components through highly accurate machining processes.

This profession requires rigour, precision, and attention to detail, as well as continuous learning in the use of advanced production technologies. Here, mechanics meets digitalisation: manual skill merges with innovation to shape the future of industrial manufacturing.

Key skills:

• Programming and operation of CNC machines
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Knowledge of materials and mechanical machining techniques
• Quality control and measurement of components
• Precision, focus, and problem-solving ability