Manufacturing Tech: Machinist Helper

Provides students with the knowledge and necessary skills for employment in the manufacturing/metalworking industry. Students may enter the industry as a machinist helper. Responsible for helping set up and operate conventional machine tools.

Students will develop proficiency in blueprint reading, shop math, precision measuring, conventional lathes and mills, surface, tool, and cutter grinding, and general shop machines.

This program is approximately one quarter in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters, or by Instructor permission

Program Requirements

Catalog No.

Course Name

Credits

MCH 101

Orientation/Machine Shop Safety

2

MCH 105*

Shop Math/Blueprint I

6

MCH 111

Shop Machines & Tools

6

MCH 117*

Lathes I

6

MCH 121*

Mills I

6

Total Credits for Completion

26

*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment

Optional Course

Catalog No.

Course Name

Credits

MCH 240

Training & Practice

1-10

Note: MCH 240, Training & Practice, is designed for specific skills enhancement with the purpose of re-entering the manufacturing workforce. Mutually agreed upon goals will be set and paid for at an hourly rate.

                                                                                                            

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