How to become a CNC router operator?

The qualifications you need to become a CNC router operator include a high school diploma or GED certificate. You also need experience reading blueprints and operating a CNC router. It is best to gain this experience as an apprentice to a CNC router operator, who can teach you the machine setup and how to operate the router to cut materials. Alternatively, you can complete a machine training vocational program with an emphasis on CNC router training. A CNC router operator should have some experience with hand tools and basic computer programs.