Precision Machine Technology

 

Robert Livergood
rlivergood@ccctc.edu
1-814-765-5308

Competency based program that trains students to operate standard industrial machine and metal working tools in the industry. Students are introduced to setup, operation, and preventative maintenance on metal working machines (milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, etc.) They learn to use and understand measuring tools, gauges, instruments, blueprints, shop mathematics and all aspects of metal working including basic metallurgy, precision work and quality control. Also covered is set-up and programming for CNC machines, and how to utilize a CAD/CAM system such as MasterCAM. Included in tuition is an opportunity to earn a minimum of four National Institute of Metalworking Skills Certifications (NIMS) and a toolbox with entry level tools that will be yours upon completion.

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College Credits available in Precision Machine Technology Construction from:

Course Content includes:

Program Safety
Bench Work
Drill Press
Inspection
Blue Print Reading
Precision Measuring
Lathe
Precision Grinding
Saws
Milling Machine
CAD/CAM
CNC Operation

Career Opportunities:

CNC Programmer/Operator
General Machinist
Lay-out Worker
Tool and Die Maker
Grinding Machine Operator
Lathe Operator
Milling Machine Operator
Drilling Machine Operator
Quality Control Inspector

What are the Benefits?

Because the Precision Machine program prepares students for entry-level positions, students have the option to continue their education and/or begin work at an entry-level position in manufacturing. The following are just a few of the careers a precision machinist can succeed at:

  • CNC programmer/operator
  • General machinist
  • Lay-out worker
  • Grinding machine operator
  • Lathe operator
  • Milling machine operator
  • Drilling machine operator
  • Quality control inspector

What is Precision Machine Technology?

The Precision Machine course is designed to teach the student set-ups,  operations, maintenance, and repair of industrial-type metalworking machinery. The Precision Machine program at the Clearfield County  Career and  Technology Center has  a large variety of metalworking   equipment, including  lathes and milling  machines, which allows each student to receive hands-on time at the  machines. Course content includes:

  • Program safety
  • Bench work
  • Drill press
  • Inspection
  • Blue print reading
  • Precision measuring
  • Lathe
  • Precision grinding
  • Saws
  • Milling machine
  • CAD/CAM
  • CNC operation

Skills Needed:

Projects worked on in this program have to be measured sometimes within one-thousandths of an inch. That is about one third of the diameter of a human hair!  Students need the proper skills to be a successful  machinist.  They are:

  • Precise math and reading
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Patience
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to follow precise directions and work independently
  • Mechanical inclination
  • Ability to problem-solve
  • Creativity and imagination
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