MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

A Machining student checks on a project in a CNC machine while another practices working on a lathe

Course Overview

Students operate machining tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, saws, and computer numeric controlled (CNC) machines to produce metal parts to meet precise specifications. Fourth-year math, Algebra 2, and college credit are available. Related careers include, but are not limited to, machinist, tool and die maker, industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineer, and CNC operator or programmer.

This program is also part of the Early College: Advanced Technology Institute program at Muskegon Community College.

Download the Machine Tool Technology brochure.

College Credit

Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Davenport University, Grand Rapids Community College, Muskegon Community College, and Oakland Community College.

Students who successfully complete the Machine Tool Technology program may receive direct college credit to Muskegon Community College.

Instructor/Technician

Instructor– Brent Nummerdor

Technician– Jim Bradshaw