Skills — Machine Tool Operator

This course will prepare students to perform the duties and responsibilities required by entry level positions in a machine shop environment, such as machinist apprentice, machine tool operator, machine operator, machine shop production worker, machinist, lathe operator, CNC lathe operator, milling machine operator, or CNC milling machine operator. Students will learn about blueprint reading and tool crib organization, as well as shop related math and English. In addition, they will learn how to operate saws and grinders, milling machines, lathes, and precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers. Finally, students will be instructed in CNC operations, as well as in CNC basic programming, including learning how a CAD-CAM system works

Shop Related Math and English

Precision Measuring Instruments

Blueprint Reading

Tool Crib Organization

Power Saws and Grinders

Milling Machine

Lathe

Computerized Numerical Control

Average Course Length: 900 hours (26 weeks)
Occupational Titles: Machinist Apprentice, Grinder Operator, Lathe Operator, Screw Machine Tender, Milling Machine Set-Up Operator, and Numerical Control Operator.

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