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About the Program (CIP Code: 48.0501)
A student in the Machine Technology program will be introduced to the skills used in the precision metalworking industry. Students will be instructed on how to develop a process plan; how to produce and/or repair parts; how parts fit and work together; how to use a variety of metal working equipment; how to program and produce products on the computer controlled (CNC) machines; and how to make accurate quality control checks. Skills obtained in this area are highly transferable to many production, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering careers.
Skills:
- Blueprint Reading
- Lathe Operation
- Milling Machines
- Drill Presses
- Band Saws
- Precision Grinding
- Computer Controlled Milling
- Computer Controlled Turning
- Introduction to Metrology
- Tool and Machine Maintenance
Recommended High School Courses:
- English/Communications
- Mathematics - Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry
- Computer Basics
- Applied Sciences, Physics
- Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing, Computer Aided Drafting
Certifications:
Industry Recognized/Providers
- NIMS CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations/National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
- NIMS CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations/ National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
- NIMS Machining Level I/ National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
- NIMS Machining Level I CNC Milling/ National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
- NIMS Machining Level I CNC Turning/ National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
- NIMS Machining Level I Manual Drill Press Operations/ National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
- NIMS Machining Level I Manual Milling/ National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
- NIMS Machining Level I Manual Surface Grinding/ National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
- NIMS Machining Level I Manual Turning Between Centers/ National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
- NIMS Machining Level I Manual Turning with Chucking/ National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
- NIMS Machining Level I Measurement, Materials and Safety/ National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
- NIMS Machining Level I Job Planning, Benchwork, Layout/ National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc
BCAVTS Additional and/or Details to Industry Recognized/Providers
- S/P2 Soft Skills
Accreditations:- NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills)
Articulation Agreements:
- BC3 (Butler County Community College)
- Introduction to Manufacturing
- Lathe I
- Precision Grinding
- Mill I
- Mill II
- Blueprint Reading
- Computer Numerical Control Programming
- NCST (New Castle School of Trades)
The Machine Technology program currently offers advanced placement opportunities with these post-secondary schools:
Upon successful completion of the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), written and skills exams, students may receive fifteen technology credits from Butler County Community College’s Manufacturing Technology program.