Basic blueprint reading, basic hand & measuring tools
Electronic discharge machines
Shop safety, OSHA and EPA regulations
Benchwork, precision layout and inspection
Band saws, drill presses, bench and surface grinders
Manual milling machines and lathes
Tool and cutter grinding
CNC milling machines, lathes and programming – G code
Contemporary tooling, jig and fixture design
Typical jobs in this career:
Apprentice Machinist
CAD Operator
Product Manufacturer
Machine Designer
Production Welder
Apprentice Mold Maker
Apprentice Tool and Die Maker
CNC Mill or Lathe Operator
Quality Control Inspector
Production Machinist
Manufacturing Engineer
Employers of students from this program:
Micro-matic Tool, Inc.
Sekely Industries
Youngstown Plastic Tooling & Machinery, Inc.
Service Guide Inc.
Conison Tool & Die, Inc.
Lake Park Tool & Die
College and related education:
Graduates of this program may serve apprenticeships, attend technical schools or pursue two-year college degrees in mechanical engineering technology or manufacturing technology. They may also choose to earn a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Comments:
Precision Machining Technology has earned the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification, which represents the metalworking industry's mark of approval.
