Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Machining is an industry basic to all industrial manufacturing worldwide. The machining industry represents high tech sophistication with high levels of accuracy and dependability. In this program you will develop skills for immediate employment as a manual machinist and be able to progress into higher levels of training for employment as a Computer Numerical Control technician. You will learn blueprint reading, basic metallurgy, precision measurement and proper tool usage. You will learn to operate engine lathes, horizontal and vertical mills, grinding machines, computer numerical control turning centers and computer numerical control horizontal and vertical machining centers. You will also learn to write programs from blueprints, work with computer-aided-machining (CAM) software and learn quality control techniques.

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

North Central Association

Average $12 - $20/hr