Twin Districts Region MS

CAREER TYPE

Machinist

Machine tool & die makers use design processes with CNC & wire EDM equipment. Machine tool & die makers are highly skilled workers who utilize industrial management techniques, metrology process control, and technical problem solving techniques in producing tools, dies and special designed devices

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: $40,000.00

Class Types:

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology-Machinists | Tool and Die Makers

Precision Manufacturing & 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 computer equipment. All graduating students will take a career readiness exam - CRC (Career Readiness Certificate).  Students can earn a bronze, silver, gold or platinum (CRC) credential.  All two year graduating students will earn a level one M3 credential.  These credentials are in addition to the certificate and/or the associate of applied science degree that the students receive.

Example of Class Types

  Day and Night Classes:

Day

Pre-requisites required:

Length of Program
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements


Skills Needed
Operation Monitoring, Mathematics, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, Active Listening & Learning
East Central Community College
Decatur

Contact
Jody Addy
601-635-6264
jaddy@eccc.edu



 
Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology-Machinist

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
Operation Monitoring, Mathematics, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, Active Listening & Learning
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville

Contact
Chase Elmore
(601) 477-4201
chase.elmore@jcjc.edu



 
Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology-Precision Machinist | General Machinist | Machine Tool Operator | Tool and Die Maker

Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology is an instructional program that prepares individual to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines.

Example of Class Types

  Day and Night Classes:

Pre-requisites required:
All students completing a career or technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Attainment Assessment where applicable.

Length of Program
45 semester hours for a certificate | 60 semester hours for an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Education Degree

Summary of Program Requirements
All students completing a career or technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Attainment Assessment where applicable.

Skills Needed
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Jackson County

Contact
Lisa Rhodes
228-497-7627
lisa.rhodes@mgccc.edu



 
Precision Manufacturing & Machining 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
Operation Monitoring, Mathematics, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, Active Listening & Learning
Pearl River Community College
Forrest County Center

Contact
Robert Shaw 
601.403.1262
rshaw@prcc.edu