Science and Mathematics Division

The Machine Tool Technology Program is designed to provide the student with above-entry-level knowledge and skills required of personnel entering the positions of parts inspector, machine operator and machining technician. The graduate is prepared with educational experiences conducive to employment consideration as a machinist or as a tool and die maker trainee. Other career options for graduates of this program are dependent on experience and skills development. These positions include: instrument maker, production machine set-up person, computerized numerically controlled machine tool operator and computerized numerically controlled machine tool programmer. Related careers requiring additional educational experiences include various positions within management or positions such as mechanical technician, mechanical technologist, mechanical engineer, machine tool designer, tool and die designer and others. College credit may be granted through Tech Prep articulation agreements between RACC and approved secondary schools.

Program Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate effective technical writing skills.
• Analyze, interpret and prepare mechanical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of handtools, semiprecision, precision layout and measuring tools.
• Operate the machine tools used in manufacturing according to National Institute Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level 1 and selected NIMS Level 2 standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing part programs, set-up and operating CNC milling and turning centers according to industrial standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in designing parts, generating toolpaths and CNC code in 2D and 3D using MasterCAM software.