Precision Machining Operations
Program Overview
Machinists are trained professionals who use machinery to make or modify metal, plastic, or wood products. Students learn the basics of setting up and operating machine tools like computer controlled mills and lathes, the drill press, grinders, manual metal lathes, and mills as well as using common metal-working hand tools, including precision measuring instruments. Key components of the Precision Machining course include blueprint reading, quality control, metal properties, and heat treatment of machine-ready metals. To be work ready, students are trained to program, set-up, and operate computer numeric controlled (CNC) machines. These high wage, high skill jobs can be found in fields such as electrical submersible oil pump production, aviation and aircraft production and maintenance, plastic and PVC fittings, and valve production (just to name a few).
- Lathe Operator
- Drill Press Operator
- CNC Mill Operator
- Mill Operator
- CNC Programmer
- Inspector
Certifications & Student Organizations +
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), High School optional for fee
- SkillsUSA
Helpful Attributes & Abilities +
- Suggested grade levels before entering program: Math – 10.0, Reading – 9.0
- Good problem solving skills
- Good at working with hands
- Teamwork
- Safety oriented
- Good work ethic with positive attitude
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Full Time Schedule
| DATES | DAYS | TIME | HOURS | INSTRUCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08.08.18 | Monday – Friday | Full Time | 960 hours | James Cowart |
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