Victor Drayton
Division Chair, Industrial Technology
vdrayton@nctc.edu
(940) 668-7731 ext. 4401
The Machining Technology program is designed to prepare students for a career as a machinist. Machinists typically work in manufacturing, construction, or specialized shops.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for machinists is growing faster than average.
Most machinists are employed full-time during regular business hours. Beginning machinists can expect to make around $17 per hour, while experienced machinists can earn more than $22 per hour.
The curriculum is designed with the outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of blueprints, bore, and grinder techniques.
- Demonstrate the use of precision measurements.
- Demonstrate the use of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining equipment.
- Demonstrate the use of lathes, mills, and tool pathways in a production environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of G-Code in both a manual and CNC environment.
- Understand and demonstrate the conversion of G-Code and how it is used in a production scenario.
Students who complete the Machining Technology program at NCTC are prepared to start an exciting career with continued and expected growth.
Students may pursue:
Level I Workforce Certificate
Upon completion of the Level I Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate communication skills for the industry.
- Demonstrate proper workplace safety practices.
- Demonstrate the use of basic machining procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to use precision measuring tools.
- Demonstrate the relationship between Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Machine Code.
- Demonstrate proficiency with CNC mills and lathes.
- Demonstrate pattern development for the machining trade.
This certificate can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. The program is designed to take one year, or 42 weeks, to complete and consists of the following courses.
