Precision Machining
Instructor: Mr. Hector Martinez - hmartinez@ccctc.org
The Precision Machining course is designed to teach the students set-ups, operations, maintenance, and repair of industrial type metalworking machinery. The machine shop at the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center has a large variety of metal working equipment which allows each student to receive more hands-on time at the machines.
Areas of Instruction
Topics Covered
- Shop Safety
- Bench Work
- Blue Print Reading
- Math
- Heat Treating
- Inspection
Employment Opportunities:
- Machinist
- Lay-out Worker
- Tool and Die Maker
- CNCMachinist
- Grinder Operator
- Lathe Operator
Tools Used:
- Knurling
- Drill Press
- EDM
- Grinding
- Lathe
- Precision Grinding
- CNC
- Machine Milling
- Tool Grinding
- Saws
- CAD/CAM
Salary Information:
Typical hourly rates for people in the machine shop industry range from $10.00 for entry level, to $16.00 or more depending on skills and experience. Add to this high demand for machine work which means over time pay, these people easily earn between $20,000 to $40,000 a year.
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