Machinist

6 quarter AAS

This program offers a combinations of hands-on, hybrid, and online courses. See course descriptions for more information.

Program Description:

Machinists produce precision parts, tools, and instruments utilizing both manual and computerized machining systems. For over sixty years, the machinist program has prepared students for apprentice positions through local apprenticeship agencies. The instruction contains extensive hands-on experience in the use of traditional precision tooling and machining equipment, as well as sophisticated, state-of-the-art technology including CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, and program-specific software. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.

For program costs and fees refer to the catalog TUITION AND FEES PAGE.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Apply safety procedures appropriate to running a modern machine shop
Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) used in machining fluids and materials
Use micrometers, indicators, calipers, height gauges etc. to measure and inspect parts accurately
Solve practical trigonometry problems related to the geometry of parts
Read and interpret engineering drawings as they apply to machined parts
Use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols as applied to Engineering drawings
Identify and use appropriate tool materials for a given application
Apply speeds and feeds for various cutting tools and materials
Set up and operate a variety of manual lathes, milling machines, and precision grinding machines to produce parts to specification
Use common CNC machine language to write programs for CNC lathes and mills
Set up and operate a variety of CNC lathes and milling machines using 2, 3 and 4 axis movements to produce parts to specifications
Use CAD/CAM software to generate geometry and tool path
Produce a capstone project to include the above skill sets