MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

SKILLS LEARNED Skills necessary for entry-level positions in field Knowledge of shop practices Hands-on experience Operation of – Engine lathe – Vertical and horizontal milling machines – O.D. grinders – Welding and heat-treated equipment – CNC Vertical Mills and lathes – Computerized CADD/CAM systems

REQUIREMENTS OF MACHINISTS High school education Good communication skills Mechanical aptitude Manual dexterity Independent worker Ability to read blueprints Ability to do accurate work

Where CAN MACHINISTs WORK Nucor ESAB INA Bearing Sonoco Military – Army – Navy – Air Force – Marines

Depends on type of machining, training, and experience Experience and training can occur on the job, in high schools, technical or community colleges, apprenticeship programs, or pursuing an engineering or manufacturing degree at a four-year university WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS EXIST

Entry level plastic fabricators - $8 Entry level machine operators - $11.63/hr. (2 YR TECHNICAL COLLEGE) Average annual salary of Machinist = $46,370 Average annual salary of Tool & Die Maker = $50,370 HOW MUCH $ DO THEY EARN

OPPORTUNITIES WHILE AT DCIT Compete at State and National Level in SkillsUSA Field Trips Guest Speakers WorkKeys