The Precision Machining Technology program prepares students for the operation and maintenance of tools and machines such as lathes, grinders, milling machines, drill presses, shapers, etc. The students are trained in hand operations such as filing, hand tapping, and dowel fitting. The student is taught to shape metal parts to precise dimensions, follow prints and specifications, select metal stock, layout work, use precision instruments, and apply basic metallurgy. Students in this program are working towards becoming a skilled metal craftsman. This program focuses on the skills students need to become successful employees and can set students up to leave high school with a money-making skill.
Upon graduation, students may be employed as CAD/CAM machinists, programmer designer assistants, tool and die maker assistants, millwright assistants, CNC machinists, or design engineer assistants.
Students can earn up to 4 college credits through an articulation agreement with north central state college
Skills students need to be successful in the machining program
Likes to work with hands
Follows directions
Can skillfully use tools
Accurate
Strong problem-solving skills
Above-average math skills
Works well independently
Strict attention to precision & detail
Good work habits
Skills to be learned
Measurements
Machinist math
Cutting
Turning
Drilling
CNC
Grinding
Programming
Material identification
Read technical drawings
Job Opportunities
Entrepreneur
Machinist
Tool & Die Maker
Computer Programming
Instructor
Machine Operator
Maintenance Machinist
Manager
Manufacturing Engineer
Journeyman Machinist
Industry Credentials:
NIMS Level 1 Machining Certification
