Machining
What You'll Learn
Students will use advanced equipment and innovative techniques to create many technologically-advanced machined projects. Students will invent, design and build high-tech precision parts and tools that are used worldwide. Certified professionals will teach students how to program and operate industrial CNC machines to create products from engineering blueprints and specifications. The curriculum also includes core foundational skills for design processes, power, machines, quality insurance and fabrication.
Licenses/Certificates Available
- Career Safe, OSHA 10 General Industry
- Titans of CNC - Lathe Level 1
- Titans of CNC - Lathe Level 2
- Titans of CNC - Mill Level 1
- Titans of CNC - Mill Level 2
Oakland Community College
Early Assurance Program
In partnership with Oakland Community College, 2 seats per section of entry level courses have been allocated to OSTC students in the Machining program that have met the admission criteria. These students have the assurance of admission to the Machine Tool Technology program.
This program offers students the opportunity to apply for the tuition-free Oakland Technical Early College.
Campus Availability
Prospective Salary, Metro Detroit Area
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