Machining
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
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.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Independence
- Initiative
Machining Numbers to Know
$44K
National average earning potential for this career
18+
Months needed to complete career training
3
Centers offering training in this program
