Skilled machinists influence many facets of America’s industries. The Machine Tool Technology program prepares students to enter the machine tool trade.  Students learn skills, such as, blue print reading, mechanical inspection methods, safety training, lathes, drills, and milling operations. Safety classes are taught by an OSHA certified trainer and students receive completion cards at the end of the training. Through instructors’ guidance and hands-on training, students are exposed to a variety of tools, materials, equipment, and best practices. Students gain an in-depth understanding of the trade and a highly marketable skill set.

The wide variety of skills acquired through the Machine Tool Technology program will be extremely beneficial since the brightest employment outlook is for generalists, not specialists. Also, advanced training is offered to students who desire to increase their knowledge and experience. These programs assist in building students’ skills in areas, such as, shop mathematics, blue print reading, layout and fabrication, and metalwork processes.

Machinist: Basic - $2506

Rubric	Number	Course Name	Clock Hours
OSHT	1000	OSHA Basic Safety and Health	30
DFTG	1025	Blueprint Reading and Sketching	58
MCHN	1038	Basic Machine Shop I	135
MCHN	1041	Basic Machine Shop II	135
Total:			358

Machinist: Intermediate - $2506

Rubric	Number	Course Name	Clock Hours
MCHN	1052	Intermediate Machining I	115
MCHN	1052	Intermediate Machining II	115
MCHN	1058	Intermediate Lathe Operations	64
MCHN	2002	Intermediate Milling Operations	64
Total:			358

Machinist: Advanced - $2506

Rubric	Number	Course Name	Clock Hours
MCHN	2033	Advanced Lathe Operations	64
MCHN	2037	Advanced Milling Operations	64
MCHN	2041	Advanced Machining I	115
MCHN	2045	Advanced Machining II	115
Total:			358

 

When can I start? Flexible entry/exit. Call 214-860-5900 for more details!

When do I attend classes? Start date and days are flexible!

Call for more details on class schedule!

 

Who pays for the training? Financial assistance may be available. Call for more information!

MACHINIST AS A CAREER

Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools. They turn, mill, drill, shape, and grind machine parts to specifications. Machinists’ career opportunities are diverse. Machinists can find employment in areas, such as, tool and die businesses, production shops, large manufacturing firms, engineering, maintenance, and self-employment.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for machinists is $18.86/hourly or $39,220/annually. Most work full time during regular business hours. However, overtime is readily available for those who wish to gain extra earnings. Overall, experience, education, and specialization give machinists the opportunity to make extra income!

JOB OUTLOOK

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 3-9% national growth rate for machinists with a projected 99,500 jobs opening over the next ten years.

Many opportunities are available as an increase in retired machinists creates a shortage of qualified individuals. Also, improvements in technology will require more highly skilled machinists to set up, monitor, and maintain automated systems. Skilled machinists will be needed to build new equipment, modify production techniques, and implement product design changes more rapidly.

For more information on the Machine Tool Technology program, please call 214-860-5900.