Machine Tool Technology

Nearly every industry employs machinists, either in productionwork, maintenance work or tool making. The machine trades program willchallenge students who are interested in design, engineering or computers.Instruction includes blueprint reading, geometry, trigonometry, machine theory,metallurgy, measuring techniques and computerized numerical control. Studentswork with all types of metal alloys, plastics, woods and composite materials.Graduates from the program will have skills and experiences that will benefitthem in all technology based trades and college studies in MechanicalEngineering or Industrial Design. Job opportunities include work as machineoperators, tool and die maker's apprentice, mold maker apprentice and CNCoperator.