Machining & Manufacturing Technology

48.0501

The Manufacturing Technology program is designed to provide students with the opportunity for hands-on experience in the manufacturing process.  Through integration of mathematics, robotics, metallurgy, programmable machinery skills, and computer assisted machining techniques, students will acquire the necessary proficiency for employment in an industrial field of preparation for post-secondary education.  Students will acquire additional skills in electronics, metalwork machine operation, blueprint reading, communications, use of measuring instruments, machine operations and welding.

Certifications Available

  • NIMS Measurement, Materials & Safety 0303 
  • NIMS CNC Mill Operations 0319 
  • NIMS CNC Lathe Operations 0317 
  • NIMS Drill Press I 0315

Student Opportunities

  • Utilize mechanical aptitude and analytical skills
  • Problem solve and troubleshoot
  • Utilize industrial standard equipment for 3-axis milling and 2-axis turning
  • Use precision instruments such as layout tools, micrometers and gauges
  • Read blueprints
  • Learn inspection processes

Program Topics

  • Safety 
  • Performing Layout Work 
  • Part Inspection 
  • Bench Work 
  • Drill Presses 
  • Grinding Machines 
  • Lathes 
  • Milling Machines 
  • Power Saw 
  • Machines & Tools 
  • Metallurgy 
  • Charts & References 
  • Blueprint Reading 
  • CNC Programming/Operations 
  • Manufacturing Processes 
  • Quality Assurance & Controls 

Requirements

  • Good attendance/Soft Skills
  • Solid mathematics background
  • Ability to read and comprehend written and verbal directions
  • Ability to work without supervision in a team setting
  • Ability to work independently
  • Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Analytical skills

Career Opportunities

  • CNC Operator
  • CNC Programmer
  • Machinist
  • Technician
  • Quality Control Inspector
  • Welder
  • Engineer
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Tool & Die Maker
  • Precision Production Technician
  • Industrial Trades Technician

Required Coursework

  1. Manufacturing Technology 1
  2. Manufacturing Technology 2

Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) Articulation Agreements

9.0 credits @ Butler County Community College – Butler, PA 

10.0 credits @ Delaware County Community College – Media, PA 

9.0 credits @ Johnson College – Scranton, PA 

10.0 credits @ Luzerne County Community College – Nanticoke, PA 

12.0 credits @ Reading Area Community College – Reading, PA 

11.0 credits @ Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology – Lancaster, PA 

12.0 credits @ Westmoreland County Community College – Youngwood, PA 

6.0 credits @ Pennsylvania College of Technology – Williamsport, PA