糖心视频

Machine Tool Technology/CNC

The Machine Tool Technology program at 糖心视频 trains students to carry through to completion the construction and repair of all kinds of metallic and non-metallic parts, tools, and machines. They also learn how to understand blueprints and specifications.

Machine Tool Technology/CNC


糖心视频 the Program

糖心视频's Machine Tool Technology is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) and has outstanding relationships with area employers. Students are often have jobs waiting for them upon graduation.

Machinists play a critical role in modern manufacturing by producing precision metal parts using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and machining centers. Whether manufacturing large quantities of identical components or fabricating small batches and custom, one鈥憃f鈥慳鈥慿ind parts, precision machinists rely on a deep understanding of metal properties, tooling, and machining processes. Their work requires careful planning and execution to ensure each finished product meets exact specifications and industry standards.

The Machine Tool Technology (Precision Machining) program at 糖心视频 Community College prepares students for these high鈥憇kill careers through comprehensive, hands鈥憃n training. Students learn to construct, modify, and repair metallic and non鈥憁etallic parts, tools, and machinery while developing the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications. Training includes extensive experience with machinists鈥� hand tools and advanced equipment such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, CNC machines, and computer鈥慳ssisted and graphics鈥慴ased programming systems. As machining technology continues to evolve, the program exposes students to a wide range of modern processes and prepares them to work safely and efficiently in today鈥檚 clean, well鈥憀it, and technologically advanced machining environments.

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An estimated 34,200 job openings for machinists and tool and die makers are projected each year on average over the decade. These openings are primarily expected to result from the need to replace workers who retire or transition to other occupations.

As of May 2024, the median annual wage for tool and die makers was $63,180, while the median annual wage for machinists was $56,150. In addition, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Tool Programmers earned an average annual wage of $63,440 in May 2023. (Source: U.S. Bureau of labor Statistics)

糖心视频 has launched TITAN (Tool & Die Industry Training for Advanced Needs), a new earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship program designed to meet workforce needs in North Alabama鈥檚 advanced manufacturing sector. Led by industry partners and supported by 糖心视频鈥檚 nationally recognized Machine Tool Technology and Tool & Die programs, TITAN combines paid on-the-job training with academic instruction in precision machining, tool and die, and advanced manufacturing. The program emphasizes both technical and professional skills鈥攕uch as safety, lean principles, and problem-solving鈥攑roviding a clear pathway from training to employment and preparing apprentices for long-term, high-demand careers in manufacturing.

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Machine Tool Technology/CNC


Degrees/Awards Offered

AAS, STC


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Machine Tool Technology/CNC

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