MACHINING
Produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. Maintain quality and safety standards, keep records, and maintain equipment and supplies.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Machining are trained in the following subject areas:
- Setting up and operating a variety of machine tools, and calculating dimensions to produce mechanical parts and instruments
- Repairing machine tools or maintaining industrial machines
- Cutting, shaping, and finishing parts to specifications using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders
- Keeping track of the progress of people and/or groups in order to make improvements
- Understanding and following safety procedures
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Students who complete a program in the Advanced Manufacturing training area can earn nationally recognized credentials from agencies such as:
- American Welding Society (AWS)
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Credentials such as these offer students a competitive edge on positions in manufacturing, production, and metalworking.
Machining Numbers to Know
$35K
National average earning potential for this career
18+
Months to complete career training program
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
Attention to detail
Dependability
Independence
Initiative
