Machining Manufacturing Technology - Drumright
The student will receive information in the set-up and use of most basic machines as well as modern up-to-date equipment. Provision will also be made to relate to the students the many different materials and processes used by industry. Students will receive classroom instruction and practical experience involving the use of the various precision measuring and testing equipment now being used by the metals’ manufacturing industries.
The course will require the student to develop the skills needed to solve problems in an industrial environment. Problem solving, troubleshooting, communication skills, mathematics, and control logic will be areas of major skill development to the successful student.
Career Majors in Machining Manufacturing Technology
Career Major: CNC Machinist Assistant
The focus of this career major is on how to set up and operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines to cut and shape precision products on metal or plastic work pieces. Emphasis will be placed on safe working procedures concentrating on how to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Instruction and hands-on activities will concentrate on orientation to machining, machine tool theory, blueprint reading, use of precision measuring tools, engine lathe operations, milling operations, metal preparation for pressing, computer numerical control operations and workforce staging.
Career Major: CNC Manufacturing Technician
The focus of this career major is on how to set up and operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines to cut, shape and drill with precision on metal or plastic work pieces with lathes, grinders and sharpeners. A CNC manufacturing technician load computerized programs, select, measure, install and secure tools utilized by various CNC machines. They read blueprints and use their knowledge of the job to select and utilize appropriate tools and instruments to complete precision products. Emphasis will be placed on safe working procedures concentrating on how to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Instruction and hands-on activities will concentrate on fundamentals of manufacturing, machine tool theory, blueprint reading, use of precision measuring tools, metal preparation for procession, precision grinding, CNC lathe operations, CNC programming, introduction to quality control, CNC production applications, CNC million production applications, computer-aided machining and workforce staging.
Career Major: CNC Machinist
The focus of this career major is on how to set up and operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces. Emphasis will be placed on safe working procedures concentrating on how to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Instruction and hands-on activities will concentrate on orientation to machining, machine tool theory, blueprint reading, use of precision measuring tools, precision grinding, engine lathe operations, milling operations, computer numerical control operations, computer numerical control programming, introduction to quality control, CNC production applications, CNC milling production applications and workforce staging.
Career Major: Engine Lathe Operator
This career major focuses on how to set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock. Emphasis will be placed on safe working procedures concentrating on how to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Instruction and hands-on activities will focus on orientation to machining, use of precision measuring tools, blueprint reading, engine lathe operations and workforce staging.
Career Major: Grinder Operator
The focus on this career major focuses on the how to set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces. Emphasis will be placed on safe working procedures concentrating on how to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Instruction and hands-on activities will concentrate on orientation to machining, machine tool theory, blueprint reading, use of precision measuring tools, precision grinding and workforce staging.
Career Major: Manual Machinist
The focus of this career major is on how to set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts, instruments, as well as fabricate, modify and repair mechanical instruments. Also, fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures. Emphasis will be placed on safe working procedures concentrating on how to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Instruction and hands-on activities will concentrate on orientation to machining, machine tool theory, blueprint reading, use of precision measuring tools, milling operations, engine lathe operations and workforce staging.
Career Major: Milling Machining Operator
The focus of this career major is on how to set up and operate or tend vertical and horizontal milling machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces. Emphasis will be placed on safe working procedures concentrating on how to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Instruction and hands-on activities will concentrate on orientation to machining, machine tool theory, blueprint reading, use of precision measuring tools, milling operations and workforce staging.
Career Major: Drill Press Operator
This course focuses on the principles, techniques and safety procedures utilized for set up, operation, tending drill machines to drill, bore, ream, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces. Emphasis will be placed on safe working procedures concentrating on how to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Operation instruction will include process planning, production planning and production of multiple drill presses. Lab work is required.
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