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CNC Masters 2026 Begins!

Are you ready to become Turkey’s best CNC operator?

May 6 – June 1, 2026

GNC Makina Headquarters

Every part has a master.
And every master has a signature…

CNC Masters is a unique platform that brings CNC operators to the stage, makes craftsmanship visible, and turns production into a competitive arena.

This is not just a competition.
This is a stage.
This is a showcase.
This is where mastery is proven.

Apply now and take your place on the stage.

It Was Met with Great Interest. Now It’s Back.

CNC Masters received strong attention in its first year:

  • Widely featured in national media
  • Created a strong impact in the industry
  • Reached millions with high-production content
  • Won the PRIDA 2025 – Employer Branding Award, one of Turkey’s most prestigious communication awards

Now it returns bigger, stronger, and more exciting!

What is CNC Masters?

CNC Masters is a competition that evaluates CNC operators not only on the production floor, but also on stage through real performance.

Participants here don’t just produce;
they showcase their skills, improve themselves, and create impact in the industry.

This platform is:

  • A career opportunity
  • A technical development space
  • A stage for visibility
  • An opportunity to be part of a strong community

2026 Competition Schedule

  • Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Selection Process: June 1–3, 2026
  • Academy Training: June 6–7, 2026
  • Competition: June 11–12, 2026
  • Award Ceremony: June 13, 2026

Limited capacity – only selected candidates will participate.

Who Should Apply?

CNC Masters is a stage for those who don’t just do the job—they master it.

If you:

  • Work with micron-level precision on CNC machines
  • Combine discipline, focus, and craftsmanship in programming
  • Solve problems with both knowledge and intuition
  • See your signature in every part you produce
  • Say “I am part of the future of this profession”

👉 This stage is for you.

Whether you are at the beginning of your career or an experienced professional—if you say “I belong on this stage,” we are waiting for you.

Competition Format

  • 30 candidates are selected from applications
  • 8 finalists are chosen after preliminary evaluation
  • Finalists receive technical training at GNC Academy
  • Participants program and manufacture a given part
  • The process is evaluated by a jury based on technical criteria
  • The entire competition is professionally recorded

Evaluation Criteria

  • Dimensional accuracy
  • Surface quality
  • Toolpath optimization
  • Time management
  • Occupational health & safety
  • Problem-solving and communication skills

Awards

🥇 First Place

  • 60,000 TL cash prize
  • Title of “Turkey’s Most Skilled CNC Operator”
  • Gold-level GNC plaque
  • Professional video documentary and interview

🥈 Second Place

  • 40,000 TL cash prize
  • Silver plaque
  • Professional interview

🥉 Third Place

  • 20,000 TL cash prize
  • Bronze plaque
  • Professional interview

How to Apply?

Simply complete the application form on the page to submit your pre-application.

📍 Location: GNC Makina Headquarters – Istanbul

FINAL CALL

Anyone can stand behind a machine.
But only masters step onto the stage.

CNC Masters brings real talent to light.

Apply now and become Turkey’s best CNC operator.