Precise CNC Machining Institute

What Precise CNC Machining Institute does

Precise CNC Machining Institute (PCMI) is a paid CNC machining training institute established in 2012 as a subsidiary of Precise Tool & Manufacturing Inc., a Rochester, NY-based precision CNC machining company founded in 1974. Operating from a single facility at 9 Coldwater Crescent in Rochester, PCMI runs a 13-14 week program that combines classroom instruction — covering safety, technical math, print reading, GD&T, and metrology — with hands-on machine shop training on CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual lathes and mills, and inspection equipment including CMM and optical comparators. Students also use manufacturing simulation software to design and program parts before running them on physical machines. The program uses cutting-edge (per the source) software and simulators enabling students to design and produce parts for production jobs before working on actual machines, while curriculum covers G-codes, program loading, tool offsets, and CNC machine procedures. The program is structured as an earn-while-you-learn model: candidates are recruited through an ADP Workforce Now portal, assessed via mechanical reasoning and algebra/science review, and employed through a staffing agency for the duration of training rather than paying tuition. Upon graduation, students are funneled into the parent company's manufacturing operations, which serve OEMs in defense, transportation, power generation, medical, and communications industries. PCMI markets itself on favorable skilled-trades economics — the average machinist salary ranks 7th highest among American professions and exceeds the average salary of four-year college graduates — and on the macro shortage of machinists, with over 50% of current US machinists expected to retire within 10-15 years.

Name

Precise CNC Machining Institute

Legal name

Precise CNC Machining Institute

Website

https://pcmirochester.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Precise CNC Machining Institute (PCMI) is a paid, earn-while-you-learn CNC machining training program in Rochester, NY, established in 2012 by parent manufacturer Precise Tool & Manufacturing Inc. It serves career-seeker applicants through a 13-14 week curriculum combining classroom instruction, simulation software, and hands-on CNC mill, lathe, and inspection training, funneling graduates into Precise Tool's manufacturing operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Skilled Trades Training

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manual Machining (Lathe, Mill, Grinding) (EDAOAGAB), Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG), Industrial Manufacturing (EDABALAP)

Keywords

• CNC machining training
• Skilled trades education
• Paid machinist apprenticeship
• Manufacturing vocational training
• CNC operator certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Paid Training Program: PCMI is a paid CNC training school where accepted candidates earn while learning. Students are employed through a staffing agency during the program. The institute prepares students for employment as entry-level CNC machinists at Precise Tool & Manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Precise CNC Machining Institute is a paid CNC machining training school in Rochester, NY that runs a 13-14 week program combining classroom instruction with hands-on machine shop experience on CNC mills, CNC lathes, and inspection equipment. Students are employed through a staffing agency and earn wages while learning, with preferred consideration for full-time employment at parent company Precise Tool & Manufacturing upon graduation.

Product overview

Precise CNC Machining Institute (PCMI) is a paid CNC machining training program created in 2012 by Precise Tool & Manufacturing Inc. The program offers a single integrated training curriculum combining classroom instruction with hands-on machine shop experience. The core training modules include CNC Machining fundamentals, Turning & Milling operations, CNC Programming using industry software and simulators, and Inspection & Quality control techniques. The 14-week program prepares students for entry-level CNC machinist positions, with graduates receiving preferred consideration for employment at Precise Tool & Manufacturing.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paid CNC Training Program A 13-14 week paid CNC machining training program for motivated individuals 18+ that combines classroom instruction (safety, technical math, print reading, GD&T, metrology) with hands-on machine shop training on CNC mills, CNC lathes, and inspection equipment, including CMM and optical comparator use. Students are employed through a staffing agency during the program and earn wages while learning; graduates receive preferred consideration for full-time employment at parent company Precise Tool & Manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average machinist salary ranked 7th highest among all American professions
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Precise Tool & Manufacturing Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012PCMI was created from the real-world manufacturing experience of Precise Tool and Manufacturing Inc., a company with decades of CNC machining history. Precise Tool was founded in 1974 and began as a quick turnaround small parts manufacturer, expanding into precision CNC machining. In 2012, Precise recognized the need for skilled machinists and created PCMI under the same roof as their manufacturing facilities. Graduates receive preferred consideration for full-time employment with Precise Tool & Manufacturing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tooling U-SME: Leading online manufacturing training provider, including CNC machining, safety, and quality. Directly comparable as a CNC and machining-focused skills training organization, although delivered online rather than on a shop floor.
• Amatrol: Provides technical training systems and curriculum for careers in manufacturing, including CNC, mechatronics, and industrial maintenance. Comparable in targeting skilled-trades workforce development with hands-on training solutions.
• Haas Technical Education Centers (HTEC): Haas Automation's network of HTEC-partnered schools delivers CNC machining training on real Haas machines. Directly comparable as a CNC-specific training network connecting students to manufacturing employers.
• National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA): Trade association for the US precision custom-manufacturing industry that runs apprenticeship and training programs. Comparable as a CNC-training and workforce-development organization tied to industry employers.

Others

• Mastercam (CNC Software): Leading CAM software provider with educational/training programs for CNC programmers. Comparable as an enabler of CNC machining education, with training programs targeting students and instructors.
• Sandvik Coromant (training/education): Global CNC tooling manufacturer that provides extensive machinist training content and curricula. Comparable as an industry-supported CNC training content provider, though not a direct program competitor.

Regional players

• SUNY EOC / Rochester area community college manufacturing programs: Regional community colleges in Rochester, NY (e.g., Monroe Community College) offer CNC certificates and AAS degrees. Comparable as a regional provider of CNC machining training competing for the same applicant pool in PCMI's home geography.
• Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana-based community college system with extensive advanced manufacturing and CNC training programs. Comparable as a regional public vocational provider offering similar low-cost CNC training pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Tech: Multi-campus vocational training provider covering skilled trades including welding, HVAC, and manufacturing. Comparable as a large-scale vocational training alternative, though not CNC-specialized.
• Universal Technical Institute (UTI): Largest publicly traded provider of vocational training in the US across multiple skilled trades including automotive, diesel, welding, and CNC/manufacturing. Broader incumbent with overlapping CNC/manufacturing programs at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPkKAOyRtDUDEQPYBpXcZAg
• Facebookfacebook.com/PCMINY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/precise-cnc-machining-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/pcmirochester

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Investors

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