The Industrial Machine Technology program provides you with the skills necessary to manufacture precision parts for industry worldwide. The course offers training in the machine tool trades, particularly that of machinist, which is a highly skilled occupation. Industrial Machine Technology is an excellent base for engineering skills in post secondary education. There are agreements in place with some two-year colleges. Instruction involves a progression from blueprint reading to the operation of computer numerical controlled machines (CNC). The course emphasizes computations relating to work dimensions, bench work-utilizing hand tools, and the use and care of precision measuring instruments. Also included is the operation of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and computer controlled machines. A prerequisite would be to have average math skills (algebra preferred).
Qualities and Characteristics of the Program
If you are
· precise
· mechanically inclined
· independent
· ambitious
· systematic
If you have
- good eye-hand coordination
- mechanical aptitude
- above average math skills (algebra preferred)
- the ability to work within rigid standards
If you like to
- work with your hands
- operate power tools
- make repairs to mechanical objects
- work with machines
You will need
- uniform
- work shoes
If you think
- these qualities and characteristics describe YOU
This may be the program you are looking for!
Nature of the Program: The machinist works in a heated or cooled environment. Generally, machinists work a 40-hour week with all three shifts and overtime available. Positions vary from the three to four person shops to the large manufacturing facilities employing hundreds to thousands of workers. Pay scales vary by shop and area.
Completion of the Program: Upon completion of the industrial machine technology program, students should have the qualifications to start a career as an entry-level machine tool operator or CNC operator. As machinists increase their proficiency and skill they can be promoted to various specialist or supervisory positions. They may also be qualified for tool and die and CNC programmer positions.
Related Occupations: Machinist, machine operator, mechanical inspector, mechanical maintenance, tool and die maker, millwright, computer controlled operator, computer controlled programmer, manual setup, or computer controlled setup.
