Basic blueprint reading, basic hand & measuring tools
Benchwork, precision layout and inspection
Band saws, drill presses, bench and surface grinders
Manual milling machines and lathes
Electronic discharge machines
Tool and cutter grinding
Computer-Aided Drafting and Machining (CAD/CAM)
CNC milling machines, lathes and programming – G code
Contemporary tooling, jig and fixture design
Typical jobs to start your career:
Apprentice Machinist
Apprentice Mold Maker
Apprentice Tool and Die Maker
CNC Mill or Lathe Operator
Quality Control Inspector
Production Machinist
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.
