3 Year Program

Precision Machining

About This Course

Precision Machinists are highly skilled workers who provide tools, molds and special guiding and holding devices that are used to mass-produce a variety of metal and plastic parts. Machinists set up and operate all types of basic and advanced machine tools using precision measuring instruments. Through our program, students gain a basic understanding of machine tools, measuring instruments, metals and blueprint readings to prepare them for entry level positions in manufacturing.

There are two paths that Precision Machining graduates take. They either go directly to work, and continue the apprenticeship programs they started at Crawford Tech, or proceed to college to pursue engineering and manufacturing degrees. They work in industries that manufacture automobiles, aircraft, metalworking, fabricated metal products and plastics industries. Employment opportunities in the Crawford County area are notable due to the abundance of manufacturing companies which are nationally known for their precision work and skilled craft persons.

Course Details

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Program Sequence

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Program of Study

Certificates Earned

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NIMS Machining Level I

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NIMS Machining Level II

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NIMS CNC Certifications

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OSHA Certification

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Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

Course Content

Safety
NIMS Certification
Measurement Systems, Precision Measurements & Inspection
Physics of Metal Cutting
Horizontal & Vertical Bandsawing
Vertical Millwork
Surface Grinding
Metallurgy & Heat Treating Processes
Lathe Operations
CNC Milling & Lathe Operations
Design & Engineering (CAD I CAM)
I.M.S Certification
Benchwork

Recommended Skills and High School Courses

The next generation of Precision Machining graduates:

Are mechanically inclined
Have ability to produce work within prescribed tolerances & rigid standards
Work quickly & economically
Have an average to an above average aptitude in verbal, numerical, abstract, and mechanical reasonings
Possess an average to an above average aptitude in spatial relation skills

And physically, should

Have excellent hand-eye coordination

Career Pathways

This list is to help guide students in their career planning. This list is not complete and we challenge students to use their CTE training to find the perfect career goals to match their specific strengths and interests.