A graduate of the program will be prepared for entry into the manufacturing industry as a conventional or CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machinist trainee. Instruction covers conventional turning, milling and grinding, as well as basic programming, set up and operation of CNC machine tools. Other subjects include shop safety, reading engineering drawings, shop mathematics, machine tool theory, inspection and surface plate techniques, as well as lean manufacturing and other skills currently required by the manufacturing industry.

Credit for hours of training is usually granted to those entering an approved apprenticeship program. Entry into the program at any time is possible on a space-available basis with instructor’s permission.

Sample Schedule

This sample schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student with placement into ENGL& 101 and appropriate math. Not every course is offered every quarter: careful planning is required to complete the degree in the fewest number of quarters. MFG 115 is only held fall quarter and MFG 162 is only held in the spring quarter. Students should meet with a faculty advisor throughout their course of study. An customized curriculum map can be accessed in Navigate.