The Manufacturing Technology program is designed to train the student for entry-level employment in the field of metalworking. The program provides students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to operate state-of-the-art machine shop equipment with a degree of accuracy.

 

Today’s advanced manufacturing businesses are looking for people with a special talent when it comes to tools, machines and the mechanical process. It takes skill and expertise to operate some of the most advanced equipment in the industry; the key to developing these skills is technical training with an emphasis on hands-on machine-tool experience.

 

Manufacturing machining technicians have knowledge of the working properties of metals as well as skill with machine tools. They plan and carry out the operations needed to make machined products that meet precise specifications. Technological advances in computerization and automation have drastically changed personnel needs in the manufacturing sector. Continuous training, retraining and upgrading is critical to remain current with the technology and changing manufacturing concepts.

 

With the development of advanced technical systems emerges a variety of specialized career paths, from Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operators to highly skilled tool and die makers. A typical day might include setting up lathes, grinders and computer-controlled machines. Using micrometers, dial indicators, optical comparators and other gauges, technicians are responsible for precision measurements of the parts made on those machines. With additional training and experience, machinists can move into supervisory, training, quality control or tool designer positions.

 

The Manufacturing Technology program provides instruction in the following areas:

• Horizontal cut-off saw
• Lathe
• Vertical mill
• Surface grinder
• ProtoTrak CNC machine

You will:

 

Make, measure and inspect work pieces

Read blueprints

Program CNC machine

Drill

Grind Mill