Why Consider Precision Machining Technology?

You’re interested in using high-tech machines to create materials.
Being part of the manufacturing process can be satisfying.
Hands-on, detailed work appeals to you.
You appreciate quality, well-made items.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

This is a competency-based education (CBE) program offering flexible course delivery and scheduling.
Start when it’s convenient for you, almost any month of the year.
In just two semesters, you can be workforce ready.
Learn from expert instructors with years of experience in the field.
Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our KOHLER Center for Manufacturing Excellence.
Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll get to know instructors and fellow students.

What It Takes

Attention to detail
Ability to follow job orders, drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Good math skills
Interest in operating advanced machines
Ability to quickly move your fingers, hands, and arms

Career Area

Manufacturing

Type

Technical Diploma

Program Number

31-420-1

Availability

CBE

Technical Diploma
With multiple start dates year-round, start when it’s convenient for you.
2 Terms
26 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible

CBE On Campus: Flexible lab/class instruction where you complete assessments at a personalized pace.

Lab Availability in Nierode Building: Monday – Wednesday, 8 AM – 8 PM & Thursday, 8 AM – 4 PM.

Career Outlook

Machine Tool Operation

Median Income: $48,194.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.

Mulitple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Career Pathways Admissions Flexible Learning Courses

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Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $5,225.22
Book Cost: $576.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $5,801.22

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

Learn When You Want To
Progress at Your Own Pace
Receive Personalized Coaching & Support

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Faculty Bios

Mark Lorier

I enjoy sharing what I have learned in this trade and helping to teach and inspire students in the future of manufacturing.

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Pete Rathsack

I teach because I like to see a student succeed, be proud of themselves, advance in their career or start a new career, and to shape them into the person they want to be.

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