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:
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mechanical reasoning, form perception, and spatial relations.
- Demonstrate the attributes of a positive work ethic.
- Demonstrate eye and hand coordination.
- Demonstrate the application of and the ability to use the common hand tools.
- Demonstrate the ability to use the proper tool necessary for the related task to be performed.
- Demonstrate the perception and spatial relations in the applications of geometric construction.
This degree can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid and online classes. The program is designed to take two years to complete and consists of the following courses.
