Training

Whether you’re searching for a job, seeking additional training or determining your next step, AOMC is helping prepare new and experienced workers for top manufacturing facilities.

These training sessions will be offered to the public free of charge.

Don’t see the training you need? Reach out to Trevor.cochran@aomanufacturers.org to inquire about a custom training solution or to arrange a day that works for you.

Training Location:

Manufacturing Support Center

2351 State Route 821, Building 23

Marietta, OH 45750


AOMC 2024 Summer Training Dates:

April 23: Quality and Measurement

April 26: Robotics

May 9: Quality and Measurement

May 10: CNC Mill Operator

May 15: Robotics

May 17: CNC Lathe Operator (Registration is FULL)

May 20-24: ACE Bootcamp

June 3-6: InCERT (Washington State College of Ohio)

June 10-14: InCERT (Washington State College of Ohio)

June 17, 18 & 20: InCERT (Washington State College of Ohio)

June 24-28: ACE Bootcamp

July 2: CNC Lathe Operator

July 8-12: ACE Bootcamp

July 16: CNC Mill Operator

July 19: CNC Mill Operator

July 22-26: ACE Bootcamp



  • 5 days in person

  • 5 people max

  • Exposure to CNC machining processes including CAD, CAM, and finished assembly. Students will program, machine, and assemble their own Air Piston.

  • Funded through the Department of Defense, no cost for this training unless it is run as a private boot camp for an employer.

  • Registration link through RCBI, select “Marietta, OH” location.

ACE (Americas Cutting Edge) Bootcamp


Quality and Measurement

  • 1 /2 day course in person

  • 10 people max

  • Measurement practices using micrometers, vernier calipers, and depth mics.

  • Basic blueprint reading, engineering drawing fundamentals, tolerances, titles blocks, view types.

  • Optional Credentials: NIMS measurement, materials, and safety certification


CNC Mill Operator

  • 1 day in person, ~8hrs online modules if pursuing the HAAS certification.

  • 5 people max

  • Tooling setting, work offsets, machine maintenance and operation, loading programs, understanding setup sheets, overview of G-code.

  • Optional Credentials: HAAS certificate with additional online portion, and NIMS CNC mill operator certification


CNC Lathe Operator

  • 1 day in person, ~8hrs online modules if pursuing the HAAS certification.

  • 5 people max

  • Tooling setting, work offsets, machine maintenance and operation, loading programs, understanding setup sheets, overview of G-code.

  • Optional Credential: HAAS certificate with additional online portion, and NIMS CNC lathe operator certification


Robotics - Material Handling and ARC Welding

  • 1 day in person

  • 5 people max

  • Basic UR Robot operation and programming for material handling. ESAB robotic welding instruction and Yaskawa Arcworld robotic welding instruction.


Customized Training

  • Formatted based on requirements from employer.

  • Specialties include CAD, CAM, Robotics, robotic MIG welding, fundamental machining practices, part optimization.

  • Employers can reach out to Trevor Cochran to schedule and build out a customized training program.