Machine Tool Operation - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Machine Tool Operation from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Machine Tool Operation prepares students to operate machine tools such as engine lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and computer numerical control machines . Employment Potential A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment in the following areas: CNC Operator: sets up and operates computer numerical controlled machine tools working from blueprints and set-up sheets, sets up fixturing and tooling, produces and inspects parts, and edits CNC programs on lathes and machine centers. Machine Set-Up Operator: sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as radial drill presses, lathes, milling machines , and grinders; machines metal work pieces, tool , or die parts; analyzes specifications; and determines tooling. Machine Tool Operator: shapes metal to precise dimensions by using machine tools and operates machines such as lathes, milling machines , drill presses, and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine equipment. Machinist: analyzes specifications; lays out metal stock; sets up and operates machine tools; and operates a variety of machine tools such as radial drill presses, lathes, milling machines , and grinders to machine a variety of metal work pieces. Maintenance Machinist: sets up and operates a variety of machine tools and fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair machine tools and to maintain industrial machines . With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find other opportunities for employment. All-Around Machinist Journeylevel Machinist Pattern Maker Set-Up Machinist Shop Supervisor Tool and Die Maker View more details on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.