Twin Districts Region MS

CAREER TYPE

Maintenance Machinist, Production Machinist, CNC Operator, CNC Programmer, Self Employed, Manufacturing

A machinist should have the tolerance to produce and gather engineering parts made from a variety of materials, to within size distinctions of only a few hundredths of an inch. A machinist must also be proficient in handling the current and latest tools at his disposal, from hand and measuring paraphernalia to machine tools. A machinist must have a keen eye for interpreting 2-D engineering illustrations/blueprints of engineering components or machines. He must also plan and economically complete the manufacture of the components utilizing the available time and equipment. A machinist must have a keen eye for interpreting 2-D engineering illustrations/blueprints of engineering components or machines. He must also plan and economically complete the manufacture of the components utilizing the available time and equipment. A good machinist must have a high level of craftsmanship. Craftsmanship is the sum of all the skills that is mentioned. A machinist should always find ways to create an economical, safe and effective ways to enhance the productivity of the company.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: $41,700.00

Class Types:

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Precision Manufacturing and Machine Technology-Maintenance Machinist, Production Machinist, CNC Operator, CNC Programmer, Self Employed, Manufacturing

Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines. Included is instruction in making computations related to work dimensions, testing feeds and speeds of machines; using precision measuring instruments such as layout tools, micrometers, and gauges; machining and heat-treating various metals; and laying out machine parts. Also included is instruction in the operation and maintenance of computerized equipment.

Example of Class Types

  Day and Night Classes:

Pre-requisites required:

Length of Program
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements


Skills Needed
Detail oriented, Problem-solving, Organizational skills, Physical ability, Versatility, Able to work quickly under pressure
Pearl River Community College
Forrest County Center

Contact
Robert Shaw
601.403.1262
rshaw@prcc.edu