Machine Tool Technology

MISSION

The Machine Tool Technology program is designed to train the student for entry-level employment in the field of metalworking. The programs provides students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to operate state-of-the-art machine shop equipment with a degree of accuracy. The Machine Tool Technology program provides instruction in the following areas:

SAFETY AND ORIENTATION

This area covers safety, tool grinding, how to read and use precision measuring instruments and familiarization with the different kinds of machinery.

SHOP THEORY, SHOP MATH, AND BLUEPRINT READING

This unit of instruction is ongoing throughout the course. Students receive individualized and group instruction in methods of machining various workpieces within tolerances of a given blueprint. Training in this section is mainly hands-on with the student working on machines to complete projects using blueprints.

OPERATION OF MACHINE TOOLS

The student’s skill proficiency is developed by completing projects on conventional machines, such as saws, drill presses, grinders, lathes, and mills. The advanced student will learn how to program and operate state-of-the-art CNC equipment.

STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT

New equipment purchases include: CNC retrofit Milling Machine, Coordinate Measuring Machine, CNC Machining Center, Wire EDM, and Electrode EDM, and Die Press. SmartCAM software is used to teach Computer Aided Manufacturing skills.

ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE

Because individualized instruction is provided, students may enroll whenever a vacancy occurs in the program.

TRAINING SCHEDULES:

Daytime classes 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Monday through Friday

Evening classes 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

COST OF TRAINING

The total cost of the program, including fees, is estimated to be $3,300. This includes books, supplies, and tools needed for training and eventual employment in the field.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Job opportunities for Machinists in our service delivery areas are numerous and varied. Many students are able to "earn while they learn" through Cooperative Education program which provides shop instruction at school and actual work experiences on the job. There are also opportunities for advancement for the Machinist in such fields as tool making, tool and die, model designing and mold making.

For More Information Contact:

Stanley Goodman - Instructor Phone - (615) 425-5514 SGoodman@ttcnashville.edu