Explore a world where imagination, automation, and manufacturing meet to form the exciting field of precision machining.  Join this innovative, high-tech career and secure your future in this high-demand/high wage profession.  Feel the satisfaction of making your own components from concept to completion in this practical course.  Whether machining components for aerospace, automotive or medical industries, you will enjoy this profession.  This state-of-the-art program uses the latest in machining strategies to give you the skills that are current in the machining industry.

As a Precision Machining Technology student, you will receive a laptop computer on loan for the duration of the time you spend in the program.  You will use these laptops to extensively load CAM software, create 2D and 3D models and then machine these models in the fully automated CNC vertical machining center.  In addition, you will use Tooling-U, an online virtual resource, to compliment this exciting curriculum.

During this two-year program, you can earn nationally recognized certification from the National Institute of Metal Forming Skills (NIMS).  During the second year, you may be placed in a part-time position at a member company; hours worked may apply toward an apprenticeship.  This program is a practical step to reach a two- or four-year technical degree.  The College Tech Prep Option offers seven (7) credits to be used toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology.