Career Trees
Machining
Entry Level Careers
- CNC Operator
- Machinist
- Manual Machine Tool Operator
- CNC Programmer
- CNC Setup Handler
Technical Careers
- CNC Programmer
- Machinist
- Tool and Die Maker
- Metal Model Maker
- CNC Machinist
- CMM Technician
- Laser cutter Technician
Professional Careers
- CNC Manufacturing Engineer
- CNC Applications Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Plant Manager
- Machining Instructor
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Course Topics
- Safety
- Metal Working Theory / Materials
- Inspection and Measurement
- Print Reading and GD&T
- Benchwork
- Occupational Skills / Work Habits
- Saws, Drills and Power Tools
- Maintenance and Set Up
- Mill I / Lathe I
- Manufacturing Processes
- Advanced Milling / Turning / Grinding
- CNC / CAD / CAM
Indispensable Skills
- Mechanical aptitudes/abilities
- Tool and machine identification, use and memorization
- Attain stamina to stand for long periods of time
- Work with loud, hazardous motors and machines
- Ability to learn precision work in a variety of tasks with sharp objects
- Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical and diagrammatic form
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
- Ability to lift 50-100 pounds
- Ability to tolerate vibrations
- Ability to tolerate exposure to magnetic fields
- Ability to tolerate extremes of heat and sparks
Licenses/Certifications *
- Career Safety - OSHA 10 General Industry
- Titans of CNC – Lathe Level 1 Certification
- Titans of CNC – Mill Level 1 Certification
- Titans of CNC – Mill Level 2 Certification
- Total Machinist-Precision Machining Certification
*Advisory Committee Approved