Machine Tool Technology

The Machine Tool Technology program is designed to teach manufacturing processes and methods using manual and computer-controlled machine tools. Basic skills will be developed on a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Students perform some or all of the following tasks:

• Study blueprints or written plans of the part to be made

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to make parts to specified tolerances

• Measure work using micrometers, depth gauges, calipers, and indicators

• Program and operate machines including Wire EDM, CMM, VMC, Die sinker/RAM EDM, and CNC Mill

The mission of the program is to provide technical instruction and skill development to enable students to enter employment in the machining field.

Production Machine Tender - 432 hours / Certificate
Machine Set-up Operator - 864 hours / Certificate
Machinist - 2160 hours / Diploma

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SOC Code: 51-4011.00

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Program Level: 1

Program Length: 2160 clock hours/80 weeks

Tuition and fees for entire program: $4560 tuition and Fees

Books and supplies for entire program: $876 Books and Tools

Student Debt:

0

Median Debt for Program Graduates:

0

Program Success:

85.71% of graduates from this program, who began their studies in 2010, completed it within 20 months for graduation/ 6 months for placement months.

Program Outcomes:

Job Placement Rate: 83.33%

Job placement rate as reported by: Council on Occupation Education

Oak Ridge Fabrication
United Mold Tool
Capstan

Related Occupations:

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other

Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

Tool and Die Makers

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

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Full-time Programs

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